Market Recap Week of 09/15/2025 to 09/19/2025
The Fed’s first rate cut of 2025 sparked a relief rally, sending the S&P 500 to new highs. See which sectors and stocks led, plus what’s ahead with earnings and economic data this week.


The Fed’s first rate cut of 2025 sparked a relief rally, sending the S&P 500 to new highs. See which sectors and stocks led, plus what’s ahead with earnings and economic data this week.

The S&P 500 index rose 1.6% last week in a broad advance led by the technology sector as investors grew more hopeful for interest rate cuts. The market benchmark is now up 1.9% for the month and 12% for the year.

Six straight months of weakening economic signals. Slowing job growth. The Fed’s message: “Proceed carefully.” What does this all mean? We break it down.

In this installment of advisor commentary, Marc Bautis analyzes the impact of the 0.5% interest rate reduction on markets, borrowing, and future growth prospects.
