Weekly Market Update 03/28/2025 Weekly Financial Update for the Grand Protector Top Story: Tariffs and Trade War Escalate President Trump’s escalating trade war has taken center stage this week, with the imposition of 25% tariffs on foreign-made autos. The move has sparked concerns about a potential full-on trade war and its impact on the global […]
Weekly Market Update 03-21-2025 The week was marked by continued uncertainty in the markets, with US stocks facing challenges amidst economic slowdown and trade war concerns. The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady but revised upward its forecast for inflation, which added to concerns about stagflation. President Trump signaled flexibility on retaliatory tariff plan, but
Weekly Market Update 03/14/2025 Weekly Market Update for the Grand Protector Market Overview: The past week was marked by continued market volatility, with stocks experiencing significant fluctuations in response to President Trump’s tariff policies and concerns over economic growth. Despite some rebounding on Friday, the S&P 500 (^GSPC) officially entered correction territory, shedding more than
Weekly Market Update 03-07-2025 Weekly Market Update This tumultuous week saw trade tensions and economic uncertainty. • Monday: US stocks plummeted after President Trump indicated no room for tariff negotiations with Canada and Mexico. The S&P 500 fell 1.7%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite dropped 2.6%. Nvidia (NVDA) tanked more than 8%.• Tuesday: Stocks continued
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
