In this week's Zhang Financial Market Outlook, Rob covers a mixed week of market returns, with the Federal Reserve cutting interest rates by 25 basis points, and the US Federal Government remaining shutdown. One more rate cut by the Fed in 2025 has become uncertain, but additional cuts in 2026 remain likely. The S&P and Dow Jones Indexes gained 0.72% and 0.75%, respectively over the course of last week. Disclosures: These materials have been designed for general informational and ed...
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In this week's Zhang Financial Market Outlook, Rob covers a mixed week of market returns, with the Federal Reserve cutting interest rates by 25 basis points, and the US Federal Government remaining shutdown. One more rate cut by the Fed in 2025 has become uncertain, but additional cuts in 2026 remain likely. The S&P and Dow Jones Indexes gained 0.72% and 0.75%, respectively over the course of last week. Disclosures: These materials have been designed for general informational and ed...
Market Outlook | Stocks React to Inflationary Data: Week of 08/18/25
Zhang Financial Podcast
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2 months ago
Market Outlook | Stocks React to Inflationary Data: Week of 08/18/25
In this week's Zhang Financial Market Outlook Podcast, Rob breaks down a packed week of key inflationary data and economic releases. While inflation readings were mixed, consumer confidence came in slightly lower than expectations, hinting at potential uncertainty. Despite that, equities rose in the US and abroad, with small caps leading the charge. The Russell 2000 surged +3.12% return, the S&P 500 rose 0.99%, and the World ex US index climbed 2.00% over the week. Disclosures: These mate...
Zhang Financial Podcast
In this week's Zhang Financial Market Outlook, Rob covers a mixed week of market returns, with the Federal Reserve cutting interest rates by 25 basis points, and the US Federal Government remaining shutdown. One more rate cut by the Fed in 2025 has become uncertain, but additional cuts in 2026 remain likely. The S&P and Dow Jones Indexes gained 0.72% and 0.75%, respectively over the course of last week. Disclosures: These materials have been designed for general informational and ed...
