1Q 2025 Recap & 2Q 2025 Outlook | Key Updates on the Economy & Markets

By Eric Nahat on April 11, 2025

There are many moving pieces in markets today, and we want to take a moment to share our team’s perspective. In this latest blog post and podcast episode, we’ll recap the first quarter, discuss the drivers behind the recent market selloff, and provide an update on the economy. 

Market volatility can be unsettling, but it’s a normal part of investing. Periods of enthusiasm often lead to recalibration. It’s natural to feel uncertain, but history shows that staying invested through volatility and maintaining a longer-term perspective is the prudent approach.

Join Synergy Capital Solutions Director of Investments Eric Nahat as he talks through the 2Q 2024 Recap & 3Q 2024 Outlook.

Some topics of discussion include:

Market Recap – Key Headlines From the Past Six Months
Stock Market – How Company Size is Shaping 2025 Returns
U.S. Sector Trends – 7 of 11 Sectors Posted Gains in 1Q 2025
Performance Drivers – Earnings Remain Strong, But Valuations Moderate
Interest Rates – Why Have Bond Yields Declined This Year?
Market Turbulence – Policy Uncertainty Has Increased Market Volatility
Sentiment Insights – Trends in Consumer and CEO Survey Data
Economic Dashboard – Takeaways from Four Key Metrics
Long Term Perspective – Market Volatility is a Normal Part of Investing

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