Wealth Insights
Q2 2025 | Economic & Market Insight
July 31, 2025
From the White House’s tariff announcements in April to escalating tensions between Israel and Iran in June, investors faced many challenges during the 2nd quarter.
From the White House’s tariff announcements in April to escalating tensions between Israel and Iran in June, investors faced many challenges during the 2nd quarter.
The escalation of tariffs has triggered significant market volatility, with the U.S. and other global markets all adjusting to reflect the changing economic backdrop.
While the traditional “Santa Claus” rally was stingy at best early in December, it disappeared mid-month immediately after the Federal Reserve announced its monetary policy decision.
As we begin the final quarter of the year, financial markets and the economy have defied the expectations of many investors.
Stock prices and bond yields rose in the 2nd Quarter.