This week Aya Yoshioka covers how gold has been “on a tear” and up almost 14% so far in 2026. Threats of new tariffs on Europe and proposed tax cuts in Japan rattled the markets, but, despite the volatility, the S&P 500 rallied Thursday afternoon to within 1% of all-time highs.
This week on 7 Market Movers, find out what's making headlines, including a second interest rate cut, strong corporate earnings, and positive equity markets.
This week on 7 Market Movers, we discuss the rise in global equity markets, third-quarter earnings season, and the Fed cutting rates for the first time in 2025.
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.
In the August 2025 edition of “Markets Monthly: Strategies & Perspectives,” Wealth Enhancement investment specialists provide market updates and economic insights.
Christopher Boyd, CFP® Senior Vice President and Financial Advisor at Wealth Enhancement, was featured by Barron’s in “Your I Bonds Aren’t Hot Anymore. How to Decide Whether to Hold or Sell.”
Aya Yoshioka breaks down inflation worries, labor shifts & market moves on 7 Market Movers. Investors eye Powell’s Jackson Hole speech for Fed signals.