Taking Stock: April jobs report shows strength as Fed weighs next move As Wall Street looks for signs of a tariff impact, the labor market remains strong.
April jobs report signals steady labor market The U.S. labor market added 177,000 jobs in April, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, a sign of resilience during evolving economic conditions.
Capital markets perspective: He said, Xi said Markets generally struck a more positive tone last week, with the policy environment suddenly looking a little more constructive than it has in a while.
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Market Moves: Stocks rebound after sell-off Stocks rebounded Tuesday, April 22 following a market sell-off sparked by President Trump's criticism of Federal Reserve Chairman, Jerome Powell.
Capital markets perspective: Two-fer Looming questions about the economy are prompting some dueling economic forecasts. Meanwhile, corporate earnings releases are taking a back seat to ongoing tariff talks.
Between the Margins: April 2025 economic and market commentary A look at what’s happening in the markets and economy with Empower's Marta Norton.
Capital markets perspective: Who is Walter Bloomberg? News of a pause on tariffs helped reduce market tensions a notch, but with variables like earnings season, U.S. Treasuries, and inflation in the mix, the respite could be temporary.
Gas prices just dropped — and that’s helping cool inflation Gas prices dropped in March, and that helped slow inflation more than expected. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 2.4% over the past 12 months, down from a 2.8% year-over-year increase in February.
Taking Stock: Tariff effects brewing beyond March inflation report Markets responded to tariff announcements and a big pause, though tariffs' impact on inflation still remains to be seen.
March market recap: Heightened uncertainty Heightened uncertainty surrounding tariffs and other policies drove investors to reduce risk in U.S. equities in March. The total U.S. stock market fell nearly 6%.
Capital markets perspective: Unknown unknowns Amid a new set of tariffs, Portfolio Strategist Tom Nunn reviews the "known knowns," "known unknowns," and "unknown unknowns" shaping the markets.
