Market Update – January 21st, 2025

Markets found encouragement last week as falling yields and softer-than-expected core inflation lifted sentiment. December’s CPI and PPI reports showed inflation easing in several key areas, supporting hopes for stable prices, though inflation remains above the Federal Reserve’s 2% target. Retail sales and housing data painted a mixed picture.

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Market Update – January 6th, 2025

The first week of 2025 began with equities posting modest losses amid sparse economic data, while bonds saw slight gains. Recession indicators remain mixed, with bearish signals from manufacturing and leading indicators, countered by bullish trends in the services sector and labor market.

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Market Update – November 25th, 2024

It was a relatively quiet week ahead of Thanksgiving, with U.S. stocks ending on a positive note despite mixed economic signals. The Conference Board’s Leading Economic Index continued its decline, pointing to potential recessionary risks, while existing-home sales saw their first annual increase since 2021, hinting at a possible market recovery. Labor market conditions remained steady, with initial claims showing slight improvement as investors await the next monthly jobs report.

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