From the desks of Stanley Katz & Lauren Madera
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The three major U.S. stock market indices staged an impressive rally this week (i.e., DJIA: +3.41%, S&P 500: +5.27%, Nasdaq: +7.15%), building momentum after weeks of uncertainty. This dramatic shift suggests markets may be “Coming Up for Air,” as CFRA describes it. The S&P 500 has now recovered nearly 60% of its February-to-April decline and is only 1.5% below its 200-day moving average. This rebound comes alongside news of improving global trade relations, which may indicate the recent correction has run its course. The rally has been remarkably broad-based, with 94% of sub-industries in the S&P 1500 participating in the upswing since early April.
This market movement reflects a notable shift in global investment patterns. While U.S. stocks struggled early in 2025, European markets demonstrated surprising strength. American Century analysts note that this rotation could be driven by several factors, including Europe’s different economic composition. Unlike the U.S. market, which features a heavy concentration in technology stocks, European indices have greater exposure to financial and industrial sectors that may benefit from current economic conditions. The European Central Bank has also been more aggressive in cutting interest rates than the Federal Reserve, potentially providing tailwinds for European equities. Still, challenges remain for global markets, including modest economic growth projections and ongoing trade policy uncertainties that could impact growth across regions.
Below are links to a number of third-party research reports that we have read and analyzed over the past week. We hope you will find the information interesting, useful, and worthwhile.
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