CSE Strategy Partners

July delivered big wins for U.S. markets as trade agreements and stellar Q2 earnings pushed the Nasdaq above 21,000 for the first time. While the Fed held rates steady, consumer spending powered the economy to 3% growth. Back-to-school season is here - families are expected to spend nearly \$39 billion getting kids ready for the new academic year.

Monthly Market Insights | August 2025 Monthly Market Insights | August 2025 U.S. Markets Stocks rode the wave of trade developments and Q2 corporate results to advance last month, pushing market averages to multiple record highs. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index gained 2.17 percent, while the Nasdaq Composite rose 3.70 percent. The Dow...

Despite solid corporate numbers and unexpected trade reports, buyers remained cautious thanks to April's mercurial markets. This month's Market Insights breaks down what drove performance and what investors are continuing to watch in 2025.

Monthly Market Insights | May 2025 Monthly Market Insights | May 2025 U.S. Markets Stocks were mixed as buyers emerged late in the month, thanks to solid corporate reports and unexpected trade news. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index declined 0.76 percent while the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite rose 1.26 percent. The Dow Jones Industria...