Archive for August 2025
Market Update: August 25th, 2025
Stocks were choppy through midweek but surged Friday after Fed Chair Jerome Powell struck a dovish tone at the Jackson Hole Symposium, signaling that rate cuts could be approaching. Economic data painted a mixed picture, with leading indicators still pointing to slower growth while existing home sales showed improving supply conditions.
Read MoreThe Value of an Objective Opinion
Not all financial professionals operate the same way. Some are employees of financial institutions and may only recommend proprietary products. In contrast, independent financial advisors—like those at Sound Planning Group—work with a variety of financial solutions and are not bound to any one provider.
Read MoreMarket Update – August 18th, 2025
U.S. equities reached record highs early last week before pulling back, reflecting mixed economic signals. Retail sales rose 0.5% for the month of July and 3.9% year-over-year, while consumer sentiment weakened and inflation remained elevated.
Read MoreFive Retirement Planning Missteps
This guide doesn’t promise overnight solutions. But it does help you ask the right questions—and that’s where confident retirement planning begins.
Read MoreMarket Update – August 11th, 2025
Markets rose for the week as investors looked past new tariff measures, buoyed by strong earnings reports and a stable economic backdrop. While trade tensions remain in focus, easing effective tariff pressures and a narrowing trade deficit helped support sentiment.
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