Weekly Market Updates

From April 7 to April 11, 2025, markets showed mixed performance as SPY rose 0.45%, QQQ gained 0.82%, and IWM declined 0.31%. The week was marked by strong corporate earnings, particularly in the technology sector, while concerns about global economic growth and geopolitical tensions weighed on market sentiment.

From March 24 to March 28, 2025, markets declined as SPY fell 2.66%, QQQ dropped 3.86%, and IWM lost 3.11%, driven by mixed inflation data, cautious consumer sentiment, and anticipation of key labor reports, potential tariffs, and Federal Reserve commentary.

From March 17 to March 21, 2025, markets posted modest gains—SPY up 0.23%, QQQ up 0.28%, and IWM up 0.57%—as the Fed held rates steady at 4.5%, signaled caution on inflation and growth, and reduced balance sheet rolloffs, while investors awaited key data on GDP, PCE inflation, and corporate profits.