Wendy's Weekly STOCK MARKET Report "stocks wavered throughout much of last week," by Wendy Nelson,
Market Week: March 31, 2025
The Markets (as of market close March 28, 2025)
Despite getting off to a good start, stocks wavered throughout much of last week, ultimately closing lower. Each of the benchmark indexes lost ground, with the S&P 500 finishing the week lower for the fifth time in the last six weeks after reaching record highs in mid-February. Several negative factors weighed on investors, including hotter-than-expected core consumer prices (see below) and a slowdown in consumer spending. Last Monday saw stocks rise as investors were encouraged by the prospect of the Trump administration selectively imposing tariffs, reducing the likelihood of a full-blown trade war. Both the S&P 500 and the NASDAQ gained again last Tuesday, marking their third consecutive sessions of gains. A tech stock selloff, coupled with mounting tariff concerns, led to a sharp fall in stocks last Wednesday. Crude oil prices rose to $69.90 per barrel, the highest in nearly four weeks, as concerns over tightening global supply drove prices up. Stocks continued to trend lower last Thursday after President Trump announced new tariffs on foreign-made autos, raising concerns of a potential trade war and its broader impact on the global economy. The week ended with equities closing lower, dampened by growing concerns over rising inflation and trade wars. Among the market sectors, only consumer discretionary, consumer staples, and energy closed higher, with information technology dropping 2.1%. Bond yields ended the week where they began. Gold prices ended the week at a record high. The dollar index ended the week lower after reaching a three-week high earlier in the week.
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