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, find out what's making headlines, including a second interest rate cut, strong corporate earnings, and positive equity markets.

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.

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.

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.

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