U.S. equity markets remain near record highs, even as softer economic data emerges. Signs of a weakening labor market have strengthened expectations for Fed rate cuts—fueling optimism in risk assets. Yet, that same softness also raises concerns about a downturn in the economy.

This week on 7 Market Movers, Gary Quinzel discusses three key market movers: slowing economic growth, expended Fed rate cuts, and cautiously optimistic investor sentiment.

In the August 2025 edition of “Markets Monthly: Strategies & Perspectives,” Wealth Enhancement investment specialists provide market updates and economic insights.

This week on 7 Market Movers, Gary Quinzel, Wealth Enhancement’s Vice President of Portfolio Consulting, discusses the newly implemented reciprocal tariffs going live, softer labor data raising concerns about economic momentum, and volatile commodity pricing, which could reshape the inflation narrative yet again.

This week’s episode covers the continued uncertainty around tariffs, news around cryptocurrency, and the potential for increased inflation in the rest of the year. Watch as Gary Quinzel, Vice President for Portfolio Consulting, discusses how the markets and the US dollar reacted to this news.

December 2024 Market Recap: Despite a year-end pullback, the S&P 500 closed out 2024 with a 23.1% gain—marking back-to-back 20%+ years. Explore key drivers, Fed policy shifts, investor sentiment, and what lies ahead for markets in 2025.

For the period October 1 – October 31, 2024. Executive Summary Global equity and fixed income markets retreated in October, reflecting the uncertainty of policy implications leading up to the U.S. election. Now knowing the outcome, as we enter a historically strong season for equity markets, we note that seasonality has been even stronger in past election years, which bodes well for investors.

Explore how structured notes work in this episode of Investment Management Foundations with Gary Quinzel, VP of Portfolio Consulting at Wealth Enhancement. Learn how these investment tools combine bonds and options to offer downside protection and capped upside potential.

In this video, Wealth Enhancement investment specialists share economic highlights, market updates, and more.