From Bear Scare to Record Highs – A Resilient Q2 Recap

Michael Steinbeck

From Bear Scare to Record Highs – A Resilient Q2 Recap

In the second quarter, markets took investors on a wild ride—from a sharp selloff that nearly pushed stocks into bear market territory to a powerful rebound that ended with new all-time highs. Bonds also posted gains, while the U.S. dollar saw a notable decline. Economic data remained supportive, with easing inflation and strong job growth helping stabilize sentiment. In this week’s Money with Murphy, Kara breaks down the key drivers behind Q2’s volatility, what the latest numbers are telling us, and why diversification remains critical heading into the second half of the year.​​​​

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