Jerod Frank - Wealth Coordination Partners

Steady Fed policy and unexpected tech news shaped February's markets. This month's Market Insights breaks down what drove performance and what investors are continuing to watch in 2025.

Monthly Market Insights | February 2025 Stocks rallied in January on upbeat Q4 corporate reports and solid economic news that quieted talk of an inflationary comeback.

From Fed rate cuts to record highs, Q4 wrapped up a strong year for markets. Our January Quarterly Market Insights breaks down what drove performance and what investors are watching in 2025.

Quarterly Market Insights | January 2025 The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index rose 2.07 percent, while the Nasdaq Composite surged 6.17 percent. By contrast, the Dow Jones Industrial Average edged up only 0.51 percent.1

Stocks edged lower in October amid pre-election jitters and solid Q3 earnings reports, while investors kept a close eye on economic data pointing to a potential "soft landing."

Monthly Market Insights | November 2024 Stocks fell in October as pre-election jitters hung over trading while solid but not spectacular Q3 corporate reports failed to buoy spirits.