This roundup of top financial news for the week presented by Matt Glova and the LifeTime Asset Management team:
Weekly Market Navigator, Sept 8, 2025
U.S. equities were mixed; the S&P 500 Index and Nasdaq Composite Index finished higher but the Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped. Tech and small-caps outperformed, whereas energy and utilities lagged. Treasuries rallied as weak labor data and rising jobless claims fueled demand. September rate cut expectations strengthened despite tariff uncertainty.
Click here to read the full weekly market navigator published September 8, 2025.
Weekly Market Navigator, Sept 2, 2025
U.S. equities were mostly lower. Small-caps and cyclical groups outperformed but defensive stocks lagged. Retail earnings pointed to resilient consumer spending at the higher end, but tariff headwinds and Federal Reserve (Fed) independence concerns pressured sentiment. Treasuries were mixed, with the yield curve steepening, as expectations for a rate cut this month remained intact.
Click here to read the full weekly market navigator published September 2, 2025.
Month-End Market Update, August 31, 2025
August was another strong month for markets, with major U.S. stock indices reaching new highs despite some early volatility. Investor optimism was fueled by solid corporate earnings, falling interest rates, and growing expectations for a Federal Reserve rate cut in September. While economic data showed some signs of slowing—particularly in the labor market—overall market fundamentals remained supportive as summer comes to a close.
Click here to read the full monthly market report published August 31, 2025.