WealthPlan Weekly Market Commentary

While last week was lighter on economic data, global headlines were anything but quiet. Trade talks between the U.S. and China took center stage, and rising tensions between Israel and Iran rattled investor confidence. Still, beneath the surface, key inflation data and shifting expectations quietly shaped the market narrative.

Weekly Market CommentaryJune 9th, 2025Week in Review... The week began with the ISM Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) report on Monday, which showed continued weakness in the manufacturing sector. The index came in at 48.5 for May, slightly below April’s...

Last week’s economic data offered a mixed view of the U.S. economy, beginning with a notable rebound in consumer sentiment. On Tuesday, consumer confidence rose sharply in May to 98 from 85.7 in April, reversing five months of declines. The improvement was driven by a significant increase in expectations for future income and business conditions. Current assessments of the economy also improved, though concerns about job availability remained.

Weekly Market CommentaryMay 27th, 2025Week in Review... Markets started last week on a quiet note but quickly shifted gears as a flurry of economic data arrived in the second half. Key reports on housing, business sentiment, and inflation expectations gave investors...

Last week was pivotal for market analysts, despite the lower volume of reports. The week was front-loaded with significant data providing crucial insights into various market sectors.

Weekly Market CommentaryApril 28th, 2025Week in Review... U.S. equities rose this week, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq posting their second-best weeks of the year. Both indices recorded their second weekly gain in the past three weeks following the significant early...

Weekly Market CommentaryApril 21st, 2025Week in Review... U.S. equities experienced a downturn last week, reversing the sharp gains from the previous week. Both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq indices have now fallen for the third time in the last four weeks. Treasuries...

Weekly Market CommentaryApril 14th, 2025Week in Review... Market indexes continued to experience significant volatility as investors adjusted their future expectations in response to increasing global trade tensions. The S&P 500 rose by 5.70% The Dow Jones...

Weekly Market CommentaryApril 7th, 2025Week in Review... Market indexes declined last week as investors adjusted their future expectations in response to increasing global trade tensions. The S&P 500 declined -9.08% The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped -7.86%...