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Weekly Market Update

4/29/2025

Last week likely went a long way in calming many nervous investors. Markets were higher across the board, with stocks doing particularly well. We were hesitant to read too much into the market declines that preceded these recent gains, and now we are equally hesitant to suggest that we are totally out of the woods. It may well be that the bottom is in and stocks may continue to move higher from here, but there is still a lot of uncertainty and many questions to be answered in the weeks and months ahead.

Weekly Market Update

4/22/2025

Markets were mostly positive last week, with the S&P 500 being the lone outlier in the red. Thankfully, volatility has subsided from earlier in the month, as we await outcomes from the ongoing trade negotiations. As the talks continue, the coming weeks will see the number of companies reporting earnings announcements pick up. Investors may be more focused on guidance, to the extent we get any, rather than the actual first-quarter results.

Weekly Market Update

4/17/2025

Although last week offered a bit of a reprieve, there is no sugarcoating this one, it has been one of the ugliest periods for markets in recent memory. The much-anticipated tariff announcement from the White House caught investors off guard, with the size and scope grander than most feared. However, every cloud has its silver lining and we will get into some of the potential positives for the markets ahead. For now, uncertainty remains highly elevated, as countries and companies race to work with the administration to reduce the punitive taxes they could face in the coming weeks and months. The on- again off-again tariffs are whipsawing markets, and as negotiations are set to take place, investors are left wondering where things may settle.

Spring Into Financial Wellness: Simple Steps to Strengthen Your Money Mindset

4/16/2025

April is Financial Literacy Month. At StraightLine we think it is the perfect time to cultivate your financial knowledge and nuture a strong financial foundation. Just as spring is a great season to plant new seeds and prune existing ones, improving your financial literacy can help you sow the seeds of good money habits and prune unnecessary expenses, setting yourself on a path to long-term financial growth. Whether you're just starting out or looking to refine your strategies, focusing on the basics can make a big difference.

Weekly Market Update

4/1/2025

Investors were given a brief reprieve two weeks ago as the major market indices were higher. However, this proved short-lived, as stocks and bonds were in the red last week. Tariffs and trade policy remain front and center in investors’ minds, and this week will see the much anticipated reciprocal tariff announcement from the Trump administration. No one can be certain what the announcement will contain and just how serious the administration will be about sticking to it, which is adding to the angst and uncertainty for everyone.

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