In this month's investment market commentary, find out how equity markets nearly reached all-time highs while signs of economic moderation have begun to appear.

This week on 7 Market Movers, tariffs are back in the news. Wealth Enhancement’s Deputy Chief Investment Officer Doug Huber walks us through the expiration of the 90-day moratorium on tariffs and what that could mean for the markets. He also covers the recent meeting of the Federal Reserve and the potential for rate cuts later in the year. Watch to find out what else happened this week, including what Amazon’s Prime Day Sales could indicate for consumer spending.

By Bruce Helmer and Peg Webb, Financial Advisors at Wealth Enhancement Group and co-hosts of “Your Money” on WCCO AM 830 on Sunday mornings. Email Bruce and Peg at yourmoney@wealthenhancement.com.

The market pulled back slightly so far this week and retail sales fell below expectations—declining by 0.9%. There was also a 3.5% decline in auto sales, indicating consumers’ hesitation to make big ticket purchases. Watch as Gary Quinzel, Vice President for Portfolio Consulting, discusses the Federal Reserve’s reaction and other macroeconomic headlines.

This week on 7 Market Movers, Aya Yoshioka, Doug Huber, and Gary Quinzel from Wealth Enhancement’s Investment Management team discuss the positive indicators they saw in the markets this week. Inflation came in softer than expectations, the consumer sentiment index came in higher than expected, and the jobs report also exceeded expectations, indicating an increase in hiring from US companies.

May 2025 saw the S&P 500 post its best May return since 1990 amid easing trade tensions, resilient earnings, and a U.S. debt downgrade. Explore key market drivers and investor takeaways.

This week on 7 Market Movers, Wealth Enhancement’s Deputy Chief Investment Officer Doug Huber discusses multiple developments in the news, including trade wars, tech earnings, and the new federal budget bill working its way through Congress. He talks about how “markets can handle bad news; the uncertainty is what they struggle with.” Find out what this means for markets in the video below.

This week on 7 Market Movers, Portfolio Consulting Director Aya Yoshioka dives into the latest news on tariffs, taxes, and economic indicators. While the S&P 500 is back into positive territory for the year, Aya discusses the potential future impacts of tariffs on consumers and businesses and what to expect with interest rate cuts.