Market Desk Weekly Note Page

Market Desk Weekly Notes

06/13/2025 - Weekly Note - Friday:  Click Here:  Stocks traded higher this week with the S&P 500 less than 2% below its all-time high from February 19th. Volatility continued to fall in both the stock and credit markets. US dollar weakened to a new three-year low while gold rebounded. 

5/23/2025 - Weekly Note - Friday:  Click Here:  Stocks edged lower with the S&P 500 declining less than 1%. Smaller companies underperformed while the Nasdaq Index remained a relative outperformed. Volatility picked up. The US dollar weakened amid growing fiscal concerns. 

5/09/2025 - Weekly Note:  Friday:  Click Here:  Stocks sold off early in the week but rebounded to finish higher after the administration announced a UK trade deal. Volatility eased across markets. US dollar strengthened, and oil prices rose despite OPEC signaling plans to increase output.