Week Ending 1/17/2025

MARKET RECAP

  • US stocks had a big rally, with the S&P 500 up by 2.9% and small caps advancing by 3.96%.
  • The recent slide in prices reversed when inflation data came in better than expected and bank earnings were strong.
  • The yield on the 10-year declined by 16 basis points.
  • On the negative side, mortgage rates broke above 7% for the first time since mid-2024

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