This roundup of top financial news for the week presented by Matt Glova and the LifeTime Asset Management team:

Weekly Market Navigator, Dec 15, 2025

U.S. equities were mixed. Growth stocks came under pressure, dragging down the Nasdaq Composite and S&P 500. Conversely, as investors sought value opportunities, the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the small-cap Russell 2000 rallied. After last week’s Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting, interest rates were reduced 25 basis points (bps), as expected.

Click here to read the full weekly market navigator published December 15, 2025.

Weekly Market Navigator, Dec 8, 2025

Led by the Nasdaq Composite and the small-cap Russell 2000, U.S. equities rallied again last week. Treasuries were weaker as stronger economic data had investors questioning the pace of Federal Reserve (Fed) easing in 2026. Service sector confidence, personal income and spending, and consumer confidence exceeded expectations, indicating the economy remains on solid footing.

Click here to read the full weekly market navigator published December 8, 2025.

Weekly Market Navigator, Dec 1, 2025

U.S. equities rallied across the board during the holiday-shortened week. The small-cap Russell 2000 led the market, growing more than 5 percent. Treasuries also rallied. Investors responded to more favorable commentary about the possibility of another interest rate reduction next week. Federal Reserve (Fed) speakers continued to cite concerns about the health of the labor market.

Click here to read the full weekly market navigator published December 1, 2025.

 

Monthly Market Navigator, Nov 30, 2025

November was a mixed month for markets, as concerns about AI caused an early month sell-off. Solid fundamentals and growing expectations for an interest rate cut in December helped support markets later in the month and led to a Thanksgiving week rally that offset some of the earlier losses. Looking ahead, risks remain, but further market appreciation remains the most likely path forward.

Quick Hits:
1. Beyond the Headlines: Stocks Mixed in November
2. Falling Interest Rates: Rate Cut Expectations Rise
3. Economic Report Updates: Delayed Data Partially Released
4. Looking Ahead: Cautious Optimism Despite Ongoing Risks

Click here to read the full monthly market navigator published November 30, 2025.