Introduction On May 22, 2025, U.S. equity markets were lifted by a strong rebound in technology shares, with artificial intelligence (AI)-related earnings delivering an upside

Introduction On May 21, 2025, U.S. financial markets recalibrated sharply after a coordinated set of comments from multiple Federal Reserve officials cast doubt on the

Introduction On May 20, 2025, the financial fallout from Moody’s downgrade of U.S. sovereign debt intensified, with Treasury yields spiking to multi-month highs and investors

Introduction On May 19, 2025, Moody’s Investors Service downgraded the credit rating of the United States from Aaa to Aa1, citing growing fiscal imbalances, rising

Introduction On May 18, 2025, U.S. equity markets took a pause after a week of sustained gains that brought the S&P 500 within striking distance

Introduction On May 17, 2025, U.S. equity markets closed the week on a high note, capping off a robust run fueled by easing geopolitical tensions,

Introduction On May 16, 2025, U.S. equity markets continued their upward trajectory, with the S&P 500 recording its fifth straight day of gains. Investor sentiment

Introduction On May 15, 2025, U.S. equity markets surged as news broke of a temporary truce in the protracted tariff dispute between the United States

Introduction On May 14, 2025, financial markets were jolted by the release of the April U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) report, which showed inflation rising

Introduction On May 13, 2025, financial markets reeled in response to a hotter-than-expected U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) report, which indicated that inflationary pressures remain