Tariff Relief and Market Reactions: Key Takeaways from May 12, 2025
Navigating Market Volatility: Insights from May 2025 Markets kicked off the week with renewed energy, driven by positive developments in U.S.-China trade relations. According to the latest Market Monitor by Alphastar Capital Management, recent policy shifts have stirred both optimism and caution among investors.
Navigating Market Momentum and Policy Uncertainty: Insights from May 2025
A Resilient Market Amid Shifting Winds Investors have entered May 2025 with a renewed sense of cautious optimism. Following a turbulent first quarter, equity markets have shown signs of stabilization, even as deeper economic and geopolitical undercurrents continue to stir uncertainty. The latest Market Monitor from Alphastar Capital Management, led by Chief Investment Officer Tony Parish, offers important insights on recent performance trends and what investors should watch going forward.
Market Volatility Is Back—Here’s What Investors Should Watch
After a relatively calm stretch in early 2025, market volatility has returned to the markets with force. Since April 2nd—Liberation Day in the U.S.—the S&P 500 has posted daily moves of over 2% in either direction on half of all trading days. For context, the average annual return for the S&P 500 is around 8%, making these single-day swings particularly noteworthy. What’s more striking is that only one of those volatile days ended on a positive note—following a temporary pause on tariff discussions announced by former President Trump.
