Last Week’s Summary
- S&P 500 Index fell 2.23%
- International Equities fell 0.90%
- Emerging Markets fell 0.44%
- U.S. 10-Year Treasury Yield stayed at 4.3%
- CPI fell to 2.8%; 2.9% Expected
- CPI Core fell to 3.1%; 3.2% Expected
- PPI fell to 3.2%
- U. of Mich. Sentiment fell to 57.9
- U. of Mich. 5-10 Yr. Inflation rose to 3.9%
What to Watch for This Week
- M, 3/17/25 NAHB Housing Market Index
- T, 3/18/25 Housing Starts, Industrial Production
- W, 3/19/25 FOMC Rate Decision
- Th, 3/20/25 Initial Jobless Claims, Leading Index, Existing Home Sales
Weekly Market Recap
The S&P 500 surged 2.1% on Friday, marking its largest gain since the aftermath of the November Presidential Election. Even a decline in consumer confidence failed to derail the rebound, which followed a 10% slump from the Index’s peak.
The rally helped ease investor anxiety, though Donald Trump’s political maneuvering continued to unsettle global markets and shake U.S. consumers. Despite Friday’s gains, the S&P 500 logged its fourth consecutive weekly loss, its longest losing streak since August.
Tech mega-caps led the charge, with Nvidia Corp. and Tesla Inc. soaring at least 3.8%, pushing the Nasdaq 100 up 2.5% and the Dow Jones Industrial Average 1.7% higher. Looking ahead, investors are focused on this week’s Federal Reserve decision.
However, recent economic data did little to shift expectations on monetary policy, with money markets still betting against a rate cut before June or July.
Meanwhile, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, a former hedge fund manager, downplayed concerns over the equity downturn, emphasizing the U.S.’s broader economic realignment and emphasizing that paired with good policies, corrections are healthy for the market.
60-Second Breakdown:
Redwood Senior Analyst Michael C. Sasaki, CFA® discusses recent market performance and explains this week’s chart.
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