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Market Thumbnail through 5/02/25:
Tariff talks gathered momentum, marked by a shift in tone from China. U.S. GDP for the first quarter came in slightly below expectations but was significantly better than the Atlanta Fed’s earlier estimate. PCE inflation was flat, and the April payroll report was stronger than anticipated. Overall, it was another positive week for equities. U.S. small-cap stocks led the way, followed by large-caps. Internationally, Asia-Pacific markets outside Japan rallied on news that China may join the tariff discussions. European markets continued to rise following the previous week’s EU rate cut, and Japan advanced as the Bank of Japan refrained from raising rates. Latin America paused after a sharp surge the week before. Meanwhile, the U.S. Dollar gained strength amid rising interest rates. The 10-year Treasury yield rose while the 3-month yield also increased, leading to a steeper, yet still positive, yield curve. The stronger dollar contributed to declines in gold, broad commodities, and oil. As for the models: one switch was noted.
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