Weekly Recap – February 18, 2025

Weekly Recap February 10-14, 2025 Stocks Rebound Relief Rally Hemmed in by Sticky Inflation All three major U.S. equity averages ended positive last week, capping gains for the first time in three weeks. Investor sentiment improved after President Trump outlined plans for reciprocal tariffs but in relief, he opted to delay implementation with offers for…

Weekly Economic Update – August 16, 2024

WEEKLY ECONOMIC UPDATE Market Recap – Week Ending Aug. 16 August 19, 2024 Market Updates Stocks Rally After Stronger-Than-Expected Economic Data Overview: Global stacks rallied significantly in last week’s trade, benefitting from stronger-than-expected economic data as well as waning volatility. The S&P 500 index finished the week higher by 4%, while the MSCI EAFE (international developed index)…

Weekly Economic Update – July 12, 2024

WEEKLY ECONOMIC UPDATE Market Recap – Week Ending July 12 July 15, 2024 Market Updates Stocks Continue Rally; CPI Report Below Expectations Overview: Stocks around the world continued their rally last week, led by international developed (MSCI EAFE) and emerging market stocks (MSCI EM), higher by 2.3% and 1.8%, respectively, on the week. In the U.S., the…

Weekly Economic Update – July 5, 2024

WEEKLY ECONOMIC UPDATE Market Recap – Week Ending July 5 July 8, 2024 Market Updates Stocks Move Higher; Investors Encouraged by FOMC Minutes Overview: Stocks across the globe were higher last week, led by international developed (MSCI EAFE) and emerging markets (MCSI EM), which were up 2.2% and 2.0%, respectively, on the week. In the U.S., the S&P…

Weekly Economic Update – July 5, 2024

WEEKLY ECONOMIC UPDATE Market Recap – Week Ending July 5 July 8, 2024 Market Updates Stocks Move Higher; Investors Encouraged by FOMC Minutes Overview: Stocks across the globe were higher last week, led by international developed (MSCI EAFE) and emerging markets (MCSI EM), which were up 2.2% and 2.0%, respectively, on the week. In the U.S., the S&P…