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Winners and Losers for the Week of April 28 – May 2, 2025

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During the week of April 28 – May 2, 2025, fixed income, gold, and oil lagged, while international and domestic equities outperformed (see Table 1).

The worst-performing categories were:

  • West Texas Intermediate (WTI): –7.3%, due to lower expected demand and increased supply. The global economy is anticipated to slow amid rising uncertainty and restrictive trade policies, while oil supply is expected to grow with reduced regulation.
  • Gold: –2.2%. Although gold has pulled back from earlier gains, it remains up 21.5% year-to-date (YTD).
  • Long-Term U.S. Treasury Bonds: –1.3%. Inflation concerns and high government debt have weighed on long-term bonds, which are down 3.6% YTD.

    • The top-performing categories included:

    • FTSE Asia Pacific ex-Japan: +4.2%
    • MSCI Emerging Markets: +3.6%
    • NASDAQ-100: +3.4%
    • Russell 2000 (small-cap U.S. equities): +3.3%

      • Interestingly, for the second quarter to date, the best-performing asset class is Bitcoin, up 17.9%, while the worst-performing is Oil, down 17.2%.

      (Table 1, Winners and Losers for the week April 28 – May 2, 2025)

      Disclosures:
      This analysis is based on historical data and forward-looking estimates that may not materialize. This content represents the author’s opinion only and is not guaranteed to be accurate or complete. Please consult a qualified financial advisor before making any investment decisions. Neither ECNFIN.com nor the author assumes liability for any actions taken based on this information. Past performance is not indicative of future results.

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