Equity markets closed October near record highs, and the Fed’s second rate cut of the year helped reinforce optimism across risk assets. Read on to learn more.

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.

Markets defied historical seasonality in September. Find out more in this month's investment market commentary.

Stay updated with market insights in this week’s 7 Market Movers. Explore Q3 performance, Fed rate cuts, the government shutdown, and global trends.

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.

This week on 7 Market Movers, Gary Quinzel discusses three key market movers: slowing economic growth, expended Fed rate cuts, and cautiously optimistic investor sentiment.

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s openness to a September rate cut energized markets, sending equities higher. The Bureau of Economic Analysis also revised Q2 GDP growth upward to 3.3%, fueled by stronger consumer spending. Earnings from companies like Nvidia, JPMorgan, and Boeing further supported gains, with both tech and value stocks showing strength.

In the August 2025 edition of “Markets Monthly: Strategies & Perspectives,” Wealth Enhancement investment specialists provide market updates and economic insights.