Weekly Market Update 02-28-2025 Weekly Market Update: Tariffs, Rate Cuts, and Economic Slowdown As we navigate through a volatile market, several key themes have emerged that are shaping investor sentiment. 1. Tariff Concerns: President Trump’s tariff policies continue to be a major concern for investors, with the latest escalation of tariffs on Mexico and Canada […]

Weekly Market Update 02-21-2025 As we wrap up another week in the markets, let’s take a look at some key developments that may impact your investments. Tariff Uncertainty Remains a Concern The US stock market closed mixed on Friday with the Nasdaq 100 notching a record high close, while the S&P 500 and Dow Jones

Weekly Market Update 02-14-2025 Weekly Market Update As we begin this week, investors are still trying to wrap their heads around President Trump’s latest tariff threats and their potential impact on the stock market. Key Takeaways: 1. Tariffs Continue to Dominate Headlines: The Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI) added nearly 0.4% after its worst loss

Weekly Market Update 02-07-2025 Weekly Market Recap: Tariff Tensions Continue to Impact US Stocks The market is still reeling from the effects of President Trump’s tariff plans on Canada, Mexico, and China. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC) took a hit, closing down 1.2% on Monday, while the S&P 500 (^GSPC) fell roughly 0.7%. Consumer discretionary

Weekly Market Update 01-31-2025 Weekly Financial Update As we approach the end of January, the markets have experienced a rollercoaster ride, with Big Tech earnings taking center stage. The Nasdaq and S&P 500 were rattled by claims from Chinese startup DeepSeek that its AI assistant uses cheaper chips and less data than leading models, but

Weekly Market Update 01/24/2025 Theme of Quality and GrowthGargi Chaudhuri, chief investment and portfolio strategist for the Americas at BlackRock, emphasized the importance of “quality” in her year-ahead outlook. She suggested investors pay attention to micro-narratives like interest rate environments and tariffs, which can impact the market. Active management or dynamic factor rotation funds may

Weekly Market Update 01/17/2025 Weekly Market Update: January 12th-18th The past week was marked by a mix of positive and negative developments in the markets. Here are some key takeaways:• Stocks closed mixed: The S&P 500 settled almost 0.2% higher on Monday, while the Nasdaq Composite fell 0.4%. However, the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose

Weekly Market Update 01/10/2025 As we begin the first full week of 2025, markets remain cautious with investors awaiting key economic data releases. Here’s a recap of the past week’s market action: Monday: US stocks rose as chip names popped and investors awaited the release of key monthly jobs data later this week. The tech-heavy