Entries by Spencer Li

Monthly Market Wrap (August 2025)

Global Stock Market Trends August 2025 extended the equity rally, with U.S. stocks posting a fourth consecutive monthly gain. The S&P 500 rose roughly 2.2% for the month, reaching new all-time highs by late August. The Nasdaq Composite also climbed (about 3%), powered by continued enthusiasm for tech and AI-focused names. Notably, the market’s leadership […]

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Monthly Market Wrap (July 2025)

Global Stock Market Trends July 2025 was broadly positive for equity markets. In the US, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite notched their third consecutive month of gains, hitting multiple record highs during the month. The S&P 500 rose about 2.2% in July, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq jumped 3.7%, buoyed by strong corporate earnings and […]

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Monthly Market Wrap (June 2025)

Macroeconomic Indicators and Central Bank Policy The U.S. Federal Reserve held its benchmark interest rate steady at 4.25% to 4.50% during the June 2025 FOMC meeting, the fourth consecutive pause. However, the Fed’s latest projections signaled potential rate cuts later in the year. Policymakers penciled in two quarter-point cuts by year-end amid signs of moderating […]

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Monthly Market Wrap (May 2025)

Macroeconomic Data and Central Bank Signals Inflation data showed divergent trends across the globe. In the UK, inflation unexpectedly surged to 3.5% year-on-year in April, a significant jump from March’s 2.6% and the highest level since early 2024. This increase was driven in part by higher travel costs during the Easter period. The surprise figure […]

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A Deeper Look at the US-China Trade War & Possible Solutions

The US–China trade war is often portrayed as a clash over tariffs or manufacturing jobs. But beneath the surface lies something far more intricate — a multidimensional struggle that spans economics, psychology, sociology, philosophy, history, and complex systems. It reflects not just a rivalry between two powers, but a confrontation between competing worldviews, power structures, […]

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