Tag: stock-market
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Weekly Market Update: April 28 – May 5, 2025
It was a mixed week across the financial markets as investors processed fresh economic data, rising interest rates, and ongoing tariff tensions between the U.S. and China. The S&P 500 ended the week slightly higher, closing around 5,650, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average also posting modest gains. However, the Nasdaq slipped as technology stocks…
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Weekly Market Update: April 21–27, 2025
Stocks Rally Worldwide Markets had a strong week. • S&P 500 rose 4.6%, Nasdaq surged 6.7%, and the Dow gained 2.5% as investors cheered strong earnings and hopes of easing trade tensions. • Global stocks also moved higher: Europe’s DAX jumped nearly 5%, and Asia’s Nikkei and Hang Seng climbed over 2.5% each. • Gains…
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Market Update – January 21, 2025
National Economic Overview The U.S. economy continues to navigate a complex landscape marked by rising bond yields and market concentration. In 2025, two primary risks have emerged for investors: elevated bond yields and a concentrated market index. The shift from an era of low interest rates to one characterized by higher rates and looser fiscal…
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How Rising Treasury Yields Impact Stock Markets
As a financial planner, understanding market behavior is crucial for making informed decisions. One phenomenon that often raises questions is why stock markets tend to decline when U.S. Treasury yields rise. While the relationship between the bond market and the stock market can be complex, there are key reasons why rising yields often lead to…
