This roundup of top financial news for the week presented by Matt Glova and the LifeTime Asset Management team:
Weekly Market Navigator, Nov 24, 2025
U.S. equities fell, with the S&P 500 down for the second time in three weeks and the Nasdaq Composite lower for the third consecutive week. Despite an initial move upward after reporting earnings, Nvidia was down roughly 6 percent. Treasuries saw some curve flattening; the 2-year yield fell as investors priced in a greater probability of a December interest rate cut.
Click here to read the full weekly market navigator published November 24, 2025.
Weekly Market Navigator, Nov 17, 2025
U.S. equities were mixed, with continuing investor concerns about companies earning a return on their AI spending. Divergent views by Federal Reserve (Fed) Fed officials about the potential for an interest rate cut next month led to weakness in the Treasury market. With the longest government shutdown ending, delayed economic data will begin to be released.
Click here to read the full weekly market navigator published November 17, 2025.
Weekly Market Navigator, Nov 10, 2025
U.S. equities declined after three consecutive weeks of gains. The sell-off was led by weakness from big technology firms. AI spending and the returns companies could earn on that investment continued to come under scrutiny. ADP reported employment gains for October, but consumer confidence continued to deteriorate on concerns about the government shutdown.
Click here to read the full weekly market navigator published November 10, 2025.
Weekly Market Navigator, Nov 3, 2025
Led by the Nasdaq Composite, U.S. equities rose last week. Other indices had more muted returns, and the small-cap Russell 2000 declined for the first time in four weeks. Stocks sold off midweek after the Federal Reserve (Fed) lowered interest rates 25 basis points (bps), but stronger earnings led to a late-week rally. Treasuries declined modestly.
Click here to read the full weekly market navigator published November 3, 2025.
Monthly Market Navigator, Oct 31, 2025
Markets continued their rally in October, driven by improving fundamentals and supportive monetary policy. Falling short-term interest rates and stronger-than-expected earnings growth supported the rally amid delayed economic updates. Looking forward, risks remain but economic growth and market appreciation remain the most likely path.
Quick Hits:
1. Beyond the Headlines: Stock Rally Hits Six-Month Mark
2. Federal Reserve and Rates: Fed Continues Rate Cuts in October
3. Economic Report Updates: Inflation Rises as Reports Delayed
4. Looking Ahead: Cautious Optimism Despite Political Uncertainty
Click here to read the full monthly market navigator published October 31, 2025.