Archive for September 2025
Markets pause amid mixed signals from the Fed
After weeks of market momentum, U.S. stocks stepped back last week as investors digested the Federal Reserve’s much-anticipated interest rate cut and a steady stream of new economic data. The result: the first weekly loss for all three major indices in four weeks. While Friday’s rally provided a partial rebound, it wasn’t enough to offset…
Read MoreMarkets celebrate Fed’s move … but for how long?
Last week, U.S. equity investors cheered as the Federal Reserve resumed its monetary policy easing, propelling stock indices to new all-time highs. The excitement was palpable, with trading volumes on Friday reaching 27.7 billion shares — the third-busiest day since 2008 (Source: Bloomberg News). The S&P 500 closed above the 6,660 level, driven largely by…
Read MoreGet your financial base camp ready for the year ahead
Your Financial Base Camp, Part 5 By Mark Zembo, Wealth Management Advisor The signs are here that summer is winding down. School buses have reappeared, Friday night high school football games are in full swing and the first day of autumn arrives next Monday. Change is in the air, and many of us have started…
Read MoreBack to the future? Tech euphoria and Fed policy in focus
As summer winds down, U.S. equity markets remain anything but quiet. After reaching peak pessimism in early April, immediately following the administration’s tariff announcement on “Liberation Day,” investor sentiment has shifted sharply. According to Bloomberg, the S&P 500 has been making a new record high roughly every three trading sessions since late June, closing last…
Read MoreLabor market weakness highlights Fed’s next challenge
The past week brought significant developments across the economy and financial markets. From a surprisingly weak jobs report to sharp moves in technology stocks and anticipation surrounding next week’s inflation data, investors have much to consider as we head into mid-September. Labor Market Shows Signs of Strain The monthly Employment Situation Report from the Bureau…
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