June 2025 Market Update: Inflation Slows, Oil Prices Rise
Inflation Softens, Markets Pause: Insights from June 16 2025 Geopolitical Tensions and Modest PullbackEquities stepped back last week after a two-week advance. Fractional declines in the S&P 500 and Nasdaq, alongside a slightly larger drop in the Dow, coincided with heightened Middle-East tension that briefly lifted volatility.
What Recent Market Gains – and Fed Signals – Might Mean for Investors
Stocks Advance, Labor Holds, Fed Waits: Insights from June 9, 2025 Markets posted a second straight week of gains, bolstered by a resilient labor market and a continued decline in volatility. While interest rate cuts remain unlikely in the near term, the outlook reflects cautious optimism as the economy demonstrates steady footing.
Tech Earnings Fuel Market Rally as Yields Fall, Inflation Eases
Tech Drives Rally, Yields Retreat: Insights from June 2, 2025 Markets rebounded sharply last week as strong corporate earnings, particularly in the technology sector, helped lift equities and ease investor concerns. Falling Treasury yields and cooling inflation provided additional support, suggesting improving sentiment despite ongoing uncertainties.
Navigating Market Turbulence: What Rising Yields and Gold’s Rally Mean for Investors
Treasury Yields Climb, Gold Surges: Insights from May 27, 2025 Last week’s market activity reflected rising investor caution as long-term bond yields climbed and the fiscal outlook for the U.S. came under renewed scrutiny. While equities retreated, traditional and digital safe-haven assets surged, underscoring a shift in market sentiment.
Markets Rally Amid Trade Relief: Key Insights from the May 19 Market Monitor
Markets Rebound as Tariffs Ease: Insights from May 19, 2025 Markets staged a notable comeback last week, buoyed by renewed optimism surrounding U.S.- China trade negotiations. As highlighted in the latest Market Monitor from Alphastar Capital Management, this rebound underscores just how sensitive equities remain to geopolitical developments. A Week of Strong Market Momentum After several weeks of modest returns, U.S. equities roared back. The S&P 500 climbed more than 5%, and the NASDAQ Composite entered a new bull market – less than a month after briefly dipping into bear territory. The rally followed news that the United States […]
