This roundup of top financial news for the week presented by Matt Glova and the LifeTime Asset Management team:
Weekly Market Navigator, Oct 27, 2025
U.S. equities, supported by a strong rally on Friday, were up across the board last week because of a better-than-expected Consumer Price Index (CPI) report. The S&P 500, Nasdaq Composite, Dow Jones Industrial Average, and Russell 2000 closed at all-time highs. Treasuries rallied modestly, also in response to the inflation data.
Click here to read the full weekly market navigator published October 27, 2025.
Weekly Market Navigator, Oct 20, 2025
U.S. equities moved higher last week, rebounding from the trade tension‒induced sell-off the previous week. Semiconductors, credit cards, apparel, airlines, and restaurants helped lead markets higher last week. This was offset by a sell-off in some of the regional banks, which noted some areas of softness as well as the impact of some recent bankruptcies. Treasuries saw the 2-year yield hit a 3-year low, while the 10-year fell below 4 percent. How long the market continues to ignore the government shutdown remains to be seen.
Click here to read the full weekly market navigator published October 20, 2025.
Weekly Market Navigator, Oct 13, 2025
U.S. equities extended gains, with all major indices reaching record highs amid optimism over potential Federal Reserve (Fed) easing and steady consumer resilience. Treasuries weakened and the yield curve flattened as stronger growth signals and mixed central bank commentary tempered rate cut expectations. Credit markets remained stable and spreads stayed tight.
Click here to read the full weekly market navigator published October 13, 2025.
Weekly Market Navigator, Oct 6, 2025
U.S. equities extended gains, with all major indices reaching record highs amid optimism over potential Federal Reserve (Fed) easing and steady consumer resilience. Treasuries weakened and the yield curve flattened as stronger growth signals and mixed central bank commentary tempered rate cut expectations. Credit markets remained stable and spreads stayed tight.
Click here to read the full weekly market navigator published October 6, 2025.
Quarter-End Market Update, Sept 30, 2025
Markets continued their upward climb in September, with U.S. stocks reaching new record highs despite the month’s historically weak reputation. Falling interest rates and stronger-than-expected earnings helped fuel the rally, while economic data showed steady growth. Although some risks remain, the overall tone was optimistic heading into the final quarter of the year.
Click here to read the full quarterly market report published September 30, 2025.