May 2025

May – NEWSLETTER – 2025 Market Commentary Week in Review U.S. retail sales rose just 0.1% in April 2025, slowing sharply from March’s 1.7% gain. The boost from pre-tariff vehicle purchases faded, and core retail sales fell 0.2%. Economic uncertainty and...

May 19th, 2025

Weekly Market Commentary May 19th, 2025 Week in Review… The Consumer Price Index (CPI) for April rose 0.2% month-over-month and 2.3% year-over-year, in line with expectations. Core CPI, which excludes food and energy, also increased 0.2% on the month, signaling...

May 12th, 2025

Weekly Market Commentary May 12th, 2025 Week in Review… Last week was pivotal for market analysts, despite the lower volume of reports. The week was front-loaded with significant data providing crucial insights into various market sectors. The biggest headline...

May 5th, 2025

Weekly Market Commentary May 5th, 2025 Week in Review… Last week brought a series of economic indicators that painted a cautious picture of the current economic landscape. On Monday, the Conference Board reported a notable drop in the Consumer Confidence Index...

April 28th, 2025

Weekly Market Commentary April 28th, 2025 Week in Review… U.S. equities rose this week, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq posting their second-best weeks of the year. Both indices recorded their second weekly gain in the past three weeks following the significant...