Annual Market Review 2025 Overview The year 2025 was extraordinary for the economy and the markets. Sweeping tariffs, a cooling labor market, rising consumer prices, a prolonged U.S. federal government shutdown, turmoil in the Middle East, and the ongoing Russia/Ukraine war were some of the many factors that should have
Market Summary October 2025 Tech Leads While Materials Lag All Indices Positive as the Fed Cuts Rates Again Nvidia Overtakes Entire Nations Nvidia (NVDA) has officially entered uncharted territory. The company’s market capitalization has surged past $5 trillion, making it larger than the entire GDP of every country globally except
Will the Fed Ease in 2025? As the Federal Reserve maintains its target rate at 4.25-4.50%, financial markets find themselves at a critical juncture. With Core PCE inflation still elevated at 2.8% and unemployment at 4.2%, the central bank faces one of its most challenging policy decisions in recent history. This analysis examines the heated debate
Why No Change Amid Cooling Inflation & Fed Dot Plot Projections Introduction The Federal Reserve’s June 2025 meeting ended with a collective pause, no rate hike or cut, even as inflation has cooled markedly from last year’s highs. Headline CPI has fallen to ~2.4% (core ~2.8%) as of June, a
Trump’s 2025 Executive Actions: How They Could Affect Financial Markets Introduction: Policy and Markets in 2025 Executive actions often serve as a window into a president’s policy priorities, and for financial markets, these decisions can be transformative. In 2025, President Donald Trump signed a series of executive actions that are
Analyzing the Latest Trends in the US Producer Price Index (PPI) October 11, 2024 The US Producer Price Index (PPI) is a pivotal economic measure, reflecting the average change over time in the selling prices received by domestic producers. It is a key indicator of inflation at the production level and offers
Effective Federal Funds Rate Monthly Update: Key Insights & Analysis September 18, 2024 The Effective Federal Funds Rate is a crucial benchmark interest rate that influences the cost of borrowing and the overall financial landscape in the United States. Set by the Federal Reserve, changes in the Effective Federal Funds
September 2024 Market Summary: Equities Gain Strength, Fed Cuts Rates, and Treasury Yields Decline Stocks fell in the first week of September but gained strength leading up to and following the FOMC meeting on September 18th. The S&P 500 rose 2.1% in August, the Dow Jones Industrial Average advanced 2%, and the Nasdaq Composite added
How do you feel about the state of the economy? In more contemporary terms, what are your “vibes” telling you? Are you feeling confident and comfortable? Or are you feeling a nagging worry that things aren’t going well? If you’re experiencing a disconnect between official economic data and your personal
Clouds may be gathering. Should investors be worried about a storm? Let’s look at some factors that could trigger a market selloff in the weeks or months ahead. (Note: we’re not saying a selloff is definitely going to happen—we want you to be prepared if it does.) Factor #1: Stocks