Markets lost steam this week as trade optimism clashed with policy uncertainty. The Fed’s hold on rates and sticky inflation weighed on investor sentiment, while small caps and emerging markets quietly outperformed. Here’s what investors need to know.
Markets rebounded sharply this week, with optimism over global trade progress and strong tech earnings lifting equities. Meanwhile, GDP slowed on trade distortions, but labor market strength points to resilience ahead.
Stocks surged to close out April, fueled by renewed trade optimism, strong earnings from tech giants, and dovish signals from the Federal Reserve. Explore this week's market drivers across equities, bonds, commodities, and global economies—and get a look at the critical data releases investors are watching next.
Equity markets stumbled as tariff headlines and Fed policy jitters erased early-week gains. Tech underperformed, while small caps and foreign stocks showed resilience. Get the full market breakdown and what to watch for next week.
Markets surged this week as investors navigated whiplash from tariff headlines, hawkish Fed minutes, and strong tech earnings. The S&P 500 jumped 5.7%, while Treasury yields spiked and gold hit record highs. Read the full Freedom Family Office market recap to stay ahead.
Markets suffered a dramatic reversal as renewed trade war fears sparked a broad selloff across global equities. With the S&P 500 down 9.05% and the NASDAQ falling 10%, investors fled risk assets amid President Trump's sweeping tariffs and China’s swift retaliation. The Fed's dovish pivot and mounting stagflation risks added to the turmoil, setting the stage for a pivotal week ahead.