Desla Wealth Management

Desla's Weekly Market Update: January 20, 2025

Posted on January 20, 2025 at 1:20 PM by Kailey Beebe

Desla's Weekly Market Update: January 20, 2025

 

Strong Performance and Positive Trends

 

Market Performance

Last week, three major indices posted their best performance since November, led by gains in the technology sector, positive earnings reports, and easing Treasury yields.

 

  • S&P 500: Climbed as strong tech earnings boosted investor confidence.
  • Dow Jones: Recorded an increase, supported by solid bank earnings.
  • Nasdaq: Led gains, fueled by the strength of major technology stocks.

 

Economic Overview

 

  • Corporate Earnings: Major banks reported strong earnings including Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan, CitiBank, and Bank of America.
  • Treasury Yields: Lower-than-expected inflation data and dovish signals from the Federal Reserve led to a slight decline in Treasury yields. This shift eased investor concerns, creating a favorable environment for growth stocks.  

 

Sector Highlights

Key sectors played a significant role in last week’s market movement.

 

  • Technology: The “Magnificent Seven” tech giants continued to drive gains, though Apple experienced a strong pullback.
  • Energy: Maintained strong momentum, approaching double-digit growth, accelerated by favorable demand and pricing trends. Geopolitical factors, supply constraints, and increased industrial activity, propelled by seasonal demand, further bolstered the sector’s upward momentum.
  • Consumer Discretionary: Posted notable gains, reflecting resilient consumer spending.

 

Desla’s Insight

At Desla Wealth Management, we take a thoughtful approach to understanding how current economic shifts impact your investments. Here’s what we’re focusing on this week:

 

  • As markets gain momentum, we focus on long-term growth opportunities for our clients. Rather than reacting to short-term fluctuations, we carefully balance risk and reward, adjusting allocations as needed to protect your investments.
  • By monitoring key economic indicators and market trends, we position your portfolio for sustainable growth while minimizing unnecessary risk.
  • With a disciplined approach, we carefully consider adjustments based on market dynamics, interest rate changes, and evolving economic factors, ensuring your investments remain well-positioned.

 

The key is staying ahead of the curve – understanding trends, anticipating shifts, and making informed decisions. To help you do this, we invite you to subscribe to our Insights Page for weekly updates, where we’ll continue monitoring market conditions and adjusting our strategies accordingly. With our guidance and dedication to your financial success, we strive to help you make well-informed choices in any market environment.

 

This information is being provided for informational purposes only and is not intended as investment advice. For more information about our services and fees, please consult our Form ADV 2, which is available here: https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/310235 For a list of all recommendations we have made over the past 12 months, please contact us at 515-452-0001. 

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