Entries by Spencer Li

Monthly Market Wrap (November 2025)

Macroeconomic Indicators and Central Bank Policy The U.S. Federal Reserve entered November on pause but firmly tilted toward easing. With key data releases disrupted by a federal funding shutdown (the longest in history at 43 days), Fed officials increasingly signaled a readiness to cut rates. By late month, markets were pricing in roughly 85 percent […]

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Monthly Market Wrap (September 2025)

Global Stock Market Trends U.S. equity markets bucked the usual September weakness, posting strong gains and even notching new records. The S&P 500 surged around 3.5% for the month, the Nasdaq Composite jumped roughly 5.6%, and the small-cap Russell 2000 climbed nearly 3%, making this the best September for stocks since 2010. All three major […]

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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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