AE Wealth Management: Weekly Market Insights | 4/6/25 – 4/12/25

Weekly Market Commentary THE WEEK IN REVIEW: April 6-12, 2025 Tariff battle evolves The market volatility continued last week but began to take shape as a showdown between the U.S. and China instead of the U.S. against the entire world.1 There was a false report on Monday that the administration was considering a 90-day pause…

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AE Wealth Management: Market Minute — Market whiplash

Market whiplash If the markets have you feeling a bit discombobulated, you’re not alone. After a rotten few days were capped by one of the best daily market performances ever on Wednesday, markets reversed course on Thursday and moved downward once again.1 Several things are causing the latest market gyrations. Bond yields continue to climb…

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AE Wealth Management: Weekly Market Insights | 3/30/25 – 4/5/25

Weekly Market Commentary THE WEEK IN REVIEW: March 30 – April 5, 2025 Liberation liquidation President Trump issued his tariff plan last Wednesday, which he proclaimed as U.S. “Liberation Day” and painted as a glorious day in American history.1 Hyperbole aside, the markets didn’t like the news and sold off hard on Thursday on fears…

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AE Wealth Management: Market Minute — More Market Madness

More market madness After President Trump declared Wednesday as the U.S.’s “Liberation Day,” markets sold off hard on Thursday from fear the announcement would trigger a trade war. Those fears materialized somewhat, as China responded with 34% tariffs on U.S. imports and markets plunged once again to end the week.1 Are we done? It could…

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AE Wealth Management: Market Minute — Tariff turbulence increases

Tariff turbulence increases Markets reacted strongly on Thursday, April 3 to new tariff announcements. The S&P 500 went back into correction territory while the Dow tumbled more than 1,400 points and the Nasdaq fell 5% for the day. Thursday’s decline, coupled with losses over the past two months, puts markets back at the levels they…

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AE Wealth Management Quarterly Market Report for Q1 2025

VIEW PDF VERSION Markets started 2025 strong before stumbling amid tariff uncertainties, inflation concerns and economic slowdown. Maintain long-term focus and consult your advisor during this crucial inflection point. A Strong Start We closed 2024 on a remarkable high note, with 57 record highs charted throughout the year as markets delivered their best two-year stretch…

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