by lportee53 | May 20, 2025 | Newsletters
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...
by lportee53 | May 19, 2025 | Weekly Market Commentary
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...
by lportee53 | May 12, 2025 | Weekly Market Commentary
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...
by lportee53 | May 5, 2025 | Weekly Market Commentary
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...
by lportee53 | Apr 28, 2025 | Weekly Market Commentary
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...