Sterling Financial Group

July delivered big wins for U.S. markets as trade agreements and stellar Q2 earnings pushed the Nasdaq above 21,000 for the first time. While the Fed held rates steady, consumer spending powered the economy to 3% growth. Back-to-school season is here - families are expected to spend nearly \$39 billion getting kids ready for the new academic year.

Monthly Market Insights | August 2025 Monthly Market Insights | August 2025 U.S. Markets Stocks rode the wave of trade developments and Q2 corporate results to advance last month, pushing market averages to multiple record highs. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index gained 2.17 percent, while the Nasdaq Composite rose 3.70 percent. The Dow...

U.S. markets soared in Q2, driven by new trade policies. Globally, the MSCI EAFE Index continued its winning streak, with Korea and Japan excelling. European markets had mixed outcomes, with Germany and Spain leading. Economic signals were mixed: GDP contracted, job growth slowed, but durable goods orders surged while inflation trended lower.

Quarterly Market Insights | July 2025 Quarterly Market Insights | July 2025 U.S. Markets Markets rose in the second quarter as investors witnessed the new U.S. trade policy's impacts unfold, while tensions continued in the Middle East. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index rose 10.57 percent, while the Nasdaq Composite climbed 17.75 percent...

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