Posts by Sound Planning Group Team
Market Update – June 23rd, 2025
Last week, markets were mostly flat as the Federal Reserve held rates steady and released a more cautious set of economic projections, signaling slower growth, higher inflation, and a “higher for longer” rate outlook.
Read MoreU.S & Iran Conflict – Sunday, June 22, 2025
As we assess the events of Saturday, we hold hope that markets will interpret this decisive action as a step toward greater global stability. While geopolitical conflict inevitably brings uncertainty, it can also remove longer-term threats that markets have struggled to price.
Read MoreMarket Update – June 21, 2025
As of Saturday, June 21st at 8 p.m. PST, this represents the most current information available to us. This is a rapidly developing situation, and we expect to have additional…
Read MoreMarket Update – June 16th, 2025
Financial Markets Stocks declined later in the week as escalating geopolitical tensions between Israel and Iran weighed on market sentiment. As of the close on Friday, June 13th, the S&P…
Read MoreMarket Update – June 9th, 2025
Markets advanced last week, continuing their recovery from April’s tariff-driven selloff, as a stronger-than-expected May jobs report boosted investor confidence. Economic data painted a mixed picture. Tesla shares slid sharply in the second half of last week based on political tensions.
Read MoreMarket Update – June 2nd, 2025
Financial Markets Stocks climbed in the shortened holiday week as signs of easing inflation from the PCE report, positive Nvidia earnings, and a slight upward revision to first-quarter GDP boosted sentiment. By Friday, May…
Read MoreWhat To Consider Doing In A Down Market
When the news is filled with flashing red arrows and doom-laden headlines, it’s easy to feel the pull toward drastic action. But before you make any sudden moves, we have…
Read MoreMarket Update – May 19th, 2025
Equities rose last week, supported by better-than-expected inflation data and limited signs of tariff-driven price pressures. Inflation remains contained, helping lift market sentiment. However, consumer sentiment weakened further, and economists downgraded growth expectations and raised recession odds.
Read MoreMarket Update – April 28th, 2025
Markets rallied last week as optimism around a potential U.S.–China trade agreement lifted stocks and bonds. The Leading Economic Index pointed to continued slowing in economic momentum, but is no longer a recessionary signal.
Read MoreMarket Update – April 21st, 2025
Markets moved lower last week as earnings season picked up and tariff concerns lingered. March retail sales came in stronger than expected, though uncertainty remains around the sustainability of consumer demand.
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