Archive for March 2025

Last week delivered a flurry of economic data—and none of it helped investors feel more optimistic. Consumer sentiment dropped sharply, inflation proved sticky and U.S. equities endured one of their worst weeks of the year. With recession concerns increasing and policy uncertainty around tariffs, the current mood can best be summed up in one word:…

U.S. equity markets stopped a four-week losing streak last week as what had been a steady stream of tariff talk was reduced to a trickle. The Trump administration has set April 2 as the date it will unveil its broader tariff-driven trade policy. The goal will be to implement reciprocal tariffs that aim to level…

Another week of rapid sell-offs has officially pushed U.S. equity markets into correction territory. Despite a strong rebound during Friday’s trading session, the S&P 500 closed Thursday more than 10% below its recent record high — reached just three weeks ago. This downturn marks one of the fastest 10% declines recorded since 1929, according to…

U.S. stock markets finished last week sharply lower. Finally equity investors have returned their verdict on the chaotic policy headlines: It is decidedly negative. Before a late rally off its low on Friday afternoon, the S&P 500 Index was trading 6% lower than its recent all-time high reached only three weeks ago. The Nasdaq Index,…