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Market Minute by Future Standard
Hosted by FS Investments · EN
A weekly recap of equities, fixed income, commodities, and macroeconomic analysis from the Future Standard investment research team.
To read the full market minute or to sign up for the weekly email, with charts and data, go to https://fsinvestments.com/market-minute
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Israeli attack pushed oil higher—June 16, 2025
Jun 1600:03:56Tap to summarizeStocks gained for much of the week before a risk-off mood took hold on Friday following Israel’s sweeping attack on Iran. Energy, autos, and real estate equities led the market as oil prices surged and interest rates dropped. Tesla rebounded 10.22% as the spat between CEO Elon Must and President Trump seemed to cool, sending the Magnificent 7 up 0.63%. Forward earnings expectations for the S&P 500 appear to have stabilized as a weaker dollar should mechanically boost foreign profits. The forward P/E ratio hit 22x for the first time since February.A weekly recap of equities, fixed income, commodities, and macroeconomic analysis from the FS Investments research team. To read the full market minute or to sign up for the weekly email, with charts and data, go to https://fsinvestments.com/marketminute
Transcribe →Stocks rise despite Tesla plunge—June 9, 2025
Jun 9, 202500:03:19Tap to summarizeU.S. stocks advanced with the S&P 500 gaining 1.5%, while long-term fixed income rates rose after a solid jobs report. Despite volatility from Trump’s comments on U.S.-China trade relations and a public fallout involving Tesla's CEO, markets were bolstered by a strong Q1 earnings season. Commodities saw oil prices rise, while Bitcoin declined but remained above $100,000. Economic indicators showed job gains in services sectors, steady unemployment at 4.2%, and falling imports, reflecting mixed economic signals.A weekly recap of equities, fixed income, commodities, and macroeconomic analysis from the FS Investments research team. To read the full market minute or to sign up for the weekly email, with charts and data, go to https://fsinvestments.com/marketminute
Transcribe →GDP down but jobs data holds firm—May 5, 2025
May 5, 202500:03:52Tap to summarizeUS equities ended April strong with the S&P 500 up 3.1%, driven by easing US-China trade tensions, strong tech earnings, and a resilient labor market. The 10-year yield rose while the probability of a Fed rate cut in June fell, indicating renewed market faith in the economy. Commodities had mixed performances; oil prices declined due to demand concerns, while gold, copper, and Bitcoin saw gains. Key economic data showed a 0.3% decline in Q1 GDP, though a strong jobs report on Friday mitigated fears.A weekly recap of equities, fixed income, commodities, and macroeconomic analysis from the FS Investments research team. To read the full market minute or to sign up for the weekly email, with charts and data, go to https://fsinvestments.com/marketminute
Transcribe →Credit recovers—April 28, 2025
Apr 28, 202500:03:32Tap to summarizeUS equity markets gained nearly 4% last week, mainly driven by positive signals on tariff policy and strong performance from Alphabet. Overseas, European equities also saw upward movement, while in fixed income, bonds gained and the 10-year yield settled at 4.25%. Oil prices collapsed due to potential OPEC+ production increases, and gold fell as the treasury market stabilized. The economic data indicated a rise in new home sales and durable goods orders, while initial jobless claims showed no significant signs of economic downturn.A weekly recap of equities, fixed income, commodities, and macroeconomic analysis from the FS Investments research team. To read the full market minute or to sign up for the weekly email, with charts and data, go to https://fsinvestments.com/marketminute
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