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Markets hit new highs last week, even as a new report showed we created nearly one million fewer jobs than previously thought. The jobs data pretty much cemented a Fed rate cut this week. Now the question is how many more cuts will the Fed do this year — and how far will they cut?

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Powell’s Jackson Hole comments hinted that rate cuts could start in September and gave markets a boost last week. The Dow hit a record high, while the S&P and Nasdaq climbed, too. The path of Fed policy may shape client portfolios into year-end.

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The CPI stayed mostly flat in July, despite concerns about tariffs causing a spike. But PPI rose last month, so are price hikes on the way for consumers? All eyes are on Jackson Hole this week to see what Fed Chair Powell has to say about a September rate cut.

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Tariffs are in effect, but markets stayed strong as the potential for a September rate cut grew. Plus, Apple’s massive $600B commitment to making iPhones in the U.S. shows how policy could be reshaping corporate investment strategies.

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Last week was an active one for markets, as the deadline to make tariff deals came and went. A lackluster jobs report has some asking if the Fed has waited too long to cut rates again. Plus, Q2 GDP came in at 3% — but signs of a weakening economy are there.

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Markets keep breaking records! The S&P 500 and Nasdaq hit fresh highs last week as trade deals fuel optimism ahead of the Aug. 1 deal deadline. But the economic picture is mixed, and the Fed’s still cautious on rate cuts as they head into their meeting this week.

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There’s uncertainty at the Fed due to Trump-Powell drama, and tariff talks continued. But markets pushed upward to new highs, focusing instead on OK second-quarter earnings and stable inflation.

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Markets are handling the latest tariff news better than they did back in April, holding steady as the current administration pushed the tariff date back again to Aug. 1. How will this impact the Fed’s rate decision and corporate earnings? It could be a while before the dust settles and the picture gets clearer.

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Markets hit new highs last week as Washington finally got its act together. The “Big Beautiful Bill” is now law, removing major uncertainty. Things to keep an eye on this week? Tariff suspensions expire, a possible ceasefire in Gaza and the Fed meeting minutes, which could give us insight about when to expect rate cuts.

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Military strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities. Trade deal uncertainties. The price of oil. These all drove markets last week in an unexpected way. 2025 has been full of twists and turns – what else lies ahead?

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