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The Federal Reserve sees slower economic growth and higher inflation

By Christopher Norwood • June 23, 2025

Executive Summary The S&P 500 gained 0.3% last week, climbing to 5,967.84 The index is having trouble staying above 6,000 Technical indicators are turning somewhat negative The Federal Reserve kept the overnight rate at 4.25% - 4.50% The updated “dot plot” shows a divided Fed Seven members indicate no rate cuts in 2025 Eight members forecast two rate cuts in 2025 The Fed is forecasting a slower economy in 2025 and 2026 The hard data is starting to point to a slowing economy Inflation is still well above the Fed’s 2% target

War in the Middle East

By Christopher Norwood • June 16, 2025

Executive Summary The S&P 500 fell 0.4% last week to finish at 5,976.97 Friday's sell-off due to Israel's attack on Iran The Volatility Index (VIX) is rising due to the war in the Middle East Higher volatility is usually associated with a down move in the market There is no chance of a Fed Funds Rate cut at this week’s meeting according to the CME FedWatch Tool The unemployment rate has been rising slowly The dollar continues to weaken The U.S. needs to reduce its spending to avoid a currency crisis The Stock Market

A Slowing Economy and Higher Inflation

By Christopher Norwood • June 9, 2025

Executive Summary The S&P 500 rose 1.5% last week to finish at 6,000.36 The May payroll number came in above estimates The U.S. economy is slowing, despite the S&P 500 poking above 6,000 The Labor Force Participation Rate fell to 62.4% from 62.6% Inflation may have bottomed and is set to rise The services price paid index is pointing towards a higher CPI The declining dollar is a concern Tariffs are a tax The Q2 nowcast seems to be indicating that negative economic impacts from tariffs won’t affect Q2 International markets have far outperformed U.S. markets so far in 2025 The Stock Market The S&P 500 climbed 1.5% last week and closed at 6,000.36. The Dow rose 1.3% while the Nasdaq rose 2.0%. Interest rates rose as bond prices fell. A stronger-than-expected jobs report on Friday is getting the blame for rising yields. The jobs report was also responsible for the S&P’s gap-up open on Friday (chart below).