Market Desk Weekly Note Page

Market Desk Weekly Notes

06/20/2025 - Weekly Note - Friday - Click Here:  Stocks ended the week slightly lower as markets navigated rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Energy led all sectors. The Treasury Yield Curve steepened slightly with rising yields on longer duration bonds. The OCED lowered global growth outlook for 2025 and 2026. Both soft and hard data releases this past week indicate the US economy is cooling. The Fed continues its "wait and see" approach partly because inflation is above target with risking risks from tariffs and geopolitical tensions. 

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.