How Major Asset Classes Have Performed Since 2020
Over the past five years, global markets have experienced dramatic shifts, shaped by the pandemic, evolving monetary policies, and geopolitical tensions.
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University of Michigan’s Consumer Sentiment Index: June 2025 Rebound Signals Easing Tariff Fears, Lingering Caution
This month’s positive shift was not a mere blip, but a broad-based improvement seen across all major groups. Joanne Hsu, Director of the Surveys of Consumers, noted that improvements were unanimous, spanning all ages, income levels, political affiliations, and regions.
The Midday Market Roundup for Monday, June 16, 2025
Markets remain on edge as hostilities between Israel and Iran continue, with reciprocal strikes over the weekend targeting refineries and gas facilities.
The Pulse: Global Economic and Market News for Friday, June 13, 2025
June 13, 2025, was marked by heightened geopolitical tensions, volatile energy prices, and shifting investor sentiment. Markets worldwide reacted sharply to the escalating conflict in the Middle East, ongoing trade policy developments, and evolving expectations about central bank actions.
The Midday Market Roundup for Friday, June 13, 2025
Oil prices remain volatile as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East continue to influence global energy markets.
The Pulse: Global Economic and Market News for Thursday, June 12, 2025
On June 12, 2025, global financial markets navigated a mix of softer U.S. inflation data, volatile trade negotiations, and heightened geopolitical tensions.
Midday Market Roundup for Thursday, June 12, 2025
Global markets remain volatile as investors react to the latest developments in U.S.-China trade negotiations.
The Pulse: Global Economic and Market News for Wednesday, June 11, 2025
U.S. and global markets traded lower on June 11, 2025, as investors digested a lackluster outcome from U.S.-China trade talks, a cooler-than-expected U.S. inflation report, and persistent geopolitical and policy uncertainties
Midday Market Roundup for Wednesday, June 11, 20025
The surge in U.S. stocks was a direct response to President Trump's announcement of a trade deal framework with the United Kingdom. His suggestion of potential tariff reductions on China further fueled the market rally.
The Pulse: Global Economic and Market News for Tuesday, June 10, 2025
Global markets were mixed on June 10, 2025, as investors weighed the latest World Bank economic outlook, ongoing U.S.-China trade talks, and expectations for upcoming U.S. inflation data.
Midday Market Roundup for Tuesday, June 10, 2025
The World Bank has sharply cut its 2025 global growth forecast, citing persistent trade tensions and widespread policy uncertainty.