Markets Navigate Strong Earnings, Fed Rate Cut Bets, and Global Trade Shifts
Strong corporate earnings in tech and communications boosted the S&P 500 outlook, while weak jobs data raised expectations for Fed rate cuts amid trade tensions.
Stocks Drift to New Highs Amid Low Volatility
Markets climbed to new highs in July, but calm conditions may not last as economic data and global policy shifts stir under the surface.
Mixed Economic Signals Emerge as Fed Pauses on Rates While Tariffs Rise
The Fed held interest rates steady amid economic uncertainty, soft labor data and escalating tariffs, signaling potential future rate cuts as trade policy tightens.
Trade Deals Surge as Tariff Deadline Looms; Inflation Holds Steady in June
U.S. trade deal momentum builds ahead of tariff deadline, inflation stays contained despite rising trade costs, and early reports suggest a strong Q2 performance.
Earnings Support Market Amid Policy Uncertainty
Rising tariffs and policy uncertainty are pushing prices up and fueling inflation fears, even as strong earnings and steady consumer spending support markets.
Markets Balance Trade Tensions, Labor Strength, and Global Gains
Markets showed resilience amid tariff uncertainty and mixed labor data, while a weak U.S. dollar boosted international gains and global diversification appeal.
From April Panic to Record Highs: Markets Weather Q2 Turbulence
After a volatile Q2, markets rebounded strongly — setting a resilient tone as trade tensions and uncertainty loom, and investors look ahead to the rest of 2025.
Legislation Signed, Tariff Talks Continue, and Jobs Data Surprises to the Upside
Markets rallied after the passage of the $3.3 trillion One Big Beautiful Bill Act, but long-term U.S. debt and trade uncertainties linger despite strong labor data.
Stocks Hit Records as Inflation Holds and Dollar Weakens
Strong corporate earnings and steady economic data drove U.S. stocks to record highs last week, despite the dollar hitting a three-year low amid Fed leadership uncertainty and expected inflation data.
U.S. Airstrikes, Fed Actions, and Economic Trends in Focus
Stock futures fall after the U.S. launched airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites, entering the war against Iran and raising fears of a wider Middle East turmoil. The conflict pushed oil prices up 3.8% to nearly $77 a barrel.