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Q2 2025 Update: Economic Stamina Amid Uncertainty

July 7, 2025

Financial Update: Week of July 7, 2025 I hope this message finds you well! After a turbulent yet resilient first six months of the year, I wanted to share an updated macroeconomic perspective and investment outlook. Overview The U.S. economy has displayed stamina in the face of persistent monetary and fiscal policy uncertainty. While the…

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Fed Holds Line, Inflation & Tariffs, Consumer Fatigue

July 1, 2025

Financial Update: Week of July 1, 2025 I hope you’re doing well. June saw markets improve as the inflation narrative shifted and trade policy zigged and zagged. Confronted with such a challenging assortment of factors, the Federal Reserve is remaining cautious. Read on for key highlights from last month. Major U.S. Stock Indexes U.S. stocks…

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Fed Decision, Israel-Iran Conflict, Inflation

June 24, 2025

Financial Update: Week of June 23, 2025 Hope you are doing well. Last week brought a decision by the Fed on its key interest rate and no respite in the Israel-Iran conflict, making it an opportune time to share a quick rundown of what happened and highlight what’s ahead. Here’s a snapshot of what you…

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Softer Inflation Data, Geopolitical Fears

June 18, 2025

Financial Update: Week of June 16, 2025 Hope you are doing well. Last week brought softer inflation data than expected, news of a U.S.-China trade deal, and an Israel-Iran conflict that unnerved the market. With so many developments last week, read on for a bite-sized summary of what you should know. Weekly Stock Index Performance…

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S&P Rally, Jobs Data

June 11, 2025

Financial Update: Week of June 9, 2025 Last week brought the extension of a market rally and slightly stronger-than-expected jobs data, albeit with some indications of labor market cooling. Read on for a bite-sized summary of what you need to know.  Weekly Stock Index Performance The S&P 500 rose 1.5%. The Nasdaq Composite increased by 2.2%. The Dow…

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S&P 500 Surges, Trade & Inflation Relaxation

June 2, 2025

Financial Update: Week of June 2, 2025 Hope you are doing well. Last month brought us surging stocks fueled in part by progress on trade with the United Kingdom and China and inflation metrics released during the month following a similar relaxing pattern as the previous month.   It has been a volatile two months, with swings…

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Bond Yields Rise, Budget Bill Edge

May 28, 2025

Financial Update: Week of May 27, 2025 Hope you are doing well. Last week brought higher government bond yields following House approval of a new budget bill, as well as firmer gold and Bitcoin pricing. Read on for a bite-sized summary of what you should know. Weekly Stock Index Performance The S&P 500 declined by 2.61%.  The…

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Trade Negotiations, Inflation Relaxation

May 19, 2025

Financial Update: Week of May 19, 2025 Last week brought a temporary U.S.-China tariff cut and softer-than-expected monthly inflation data, making it an opportune time to share an overview of what happened and what’s ahead. Read on for a bite-sized summary of what you should know. Weekly Stock Index Performance The S&P 500 rose by 5.27%.  The…

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Trade Deal, Fed Uncertainty, Lower Energy Prices

May 13, 2025

Financial Update: Week of May 12, 2025 Last week brought trade framework progress between the U.S. and the U.K. and a Federal Reserve that seemed a bit uncertain during its policy meeting. Read on for a bite-sized summary of what you should know. Weekly Stock Index Performance For the week ending May 9th, major U.S.…

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