FINANCIAL BLOG

LPL Research provides its Weekly Market Performance for the week of June 23, 2025. U.S. stocks printed a solid weekly advance, continuing to pad modest gains for the first half with just one trading session remaining. The S&P 500 climbed to fresh all-time highs Friday before paring gains after President Trump ended trade talks with Canada and threatened to impose new tariffs over the next seven days.

Chinese equities have been a major focus for investors in recent months, with catalysts ranging from DeepSeek’s artificial intelligence (AI) advancements to tariffs and trade negotiations. However, the performance of Chinese equities has varied significantly depending on the particular equity market in question. Unlike many other global equity markets, China’s stock market is divided into distinct segments, each with unique characteristics and investor access.

LPL Research provides its Weekly Market Performance for the week of June 16, 2025. Major U.S. averages treaded water this week as investors grappled with ongoing airstrikes between Israel and Iran and concerns over potential U.S. involvement in the conflict. Meanwhile, both European and Asian markets ended lower due to the geopolitical overhang and mixed local catalysts.