By Park-Elm|
2025-10-06T17:26:29+00:00
October 6th, 2025|Markets|
- U.S. equity markets closed out the final trading day of the quarter with a slight gain amid government shutdown concerns. It was a stellar Q3, thanks to optimism surrounding Fed rate cuts, Big Tech strength and robust consumer spending, with the S&P 500® up 8%. Despite ongoing trade negotiations coupled with inflation and labor market worries, The 500™ notched 23 record closing highs, also marking its best September performance in 15 years.
- Bolstered by the tailwind of recent and expected Fed rate cuts, the rally broadened to mid and small caps, with the S&P MidCap 400® up 6% and the S&P SmallCap 600® up 9%.
- Most sectors outperformed in Q3, led by Information Technology and Communication Services, while Consumer Staples lagged.dashboard-us-2025-09
