
August 2025 Market Commentary & Outlook
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] US stocks continued their rally in August, posting gains for the fourth consecutive month with small cap companies leading the way. Earnings reports
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] US stocks continued their rally in August, posting gains for the fourth consecutive month with small cap companies leading the way. Earnings reports

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] US stocks rallied for a third consecutive month as continual progress on global trade agreements and resilient economic data fueled investor confidence during

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] The US stock market rebounded exceptionally over the second quarter, erasing the losses from the “Liberation Day” tariff announcement that sent stocks tumbling

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] US stocks rallied over the course of the month, posting their strongest monthly gain in two years. Easing trade tensions and progress on

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] In April, market volatility spiked as US stocks sharply pulled back in the wake of the administration’s “Liberation Day” tariff announcement to begin

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] US stocks declined in March as the administration levied significant tariffs on many of the countries’ largest trading partners. The lack of clarity

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] February brought a flurry of activity and headlines for markets to digest, leading to a choppy month that saw US stocks rally to

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] The new year is in full swing, kicking off with plenty of headlines and events that set the stage for an eventful year

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] With 2024 coming to a close, US stocks capped another stellar year of performance, crossing several record highs along the way. For the

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] US stocks surged in November following a conclusive presidential election result with Republicans taking control of the White House and Congress. Policy intentions