Weekly Economic Update – 05/12/2025

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The Week on Wall Street Stocks were mixed last week as volatility dropped despite ongoing trade concerns and the Federal Reserve’s update on short-term rates. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 0.16 percent, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index […]

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Weekly Economic Update – 04/28/2025

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The Week on Wall Street Stocks pushed higher last week as investors cheered the White House’s constructive comments on trade, upbeat Q1 corporate reports, and an encouraging jobs report.  The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index gained 2.92 percent, while the Nasdaq […]

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Weekly Economic Update – 04/28/2025

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The Week on Wall Street Stocks pushed higher last week, spurred by the White House’s reassuring comments that progress was being made with trade talks. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index gained 4.59 percent, while the Nasdaq Composite Index picked up […]

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Weekly Economic Update – 04/07/2025

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The Week on Wall Street Stocks fell broadly last week as domestic and foreign markets reacted to the White House’s tariffs. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index declined 9.08 percent, while the Nasdaq Composite Index fell 10.02 percent. The Dow Jones […]

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Weekly Economic Update – 03/31/2025

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The Week on Wall Street Stocks moved lower last week as investors swung from exuberance to disappointment on news over tariffs and inflation. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index fell 1.53 percent, while the Nasdaq Composite Index retreated 2.59 percent. […]

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Weekly Economic Update – 03/24/2025

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The Week on Wall Street Stocks notched a solid gain last week as upbeat comments from the Fed helped stocks snap their four-week losing streak.   The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index rose 0.51 percent, while the Nasdaq Composite Index picked […]

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