Our PureVest Weekly Roundup looked at the rebound in consumer sentiment as the “threat of tariffs” gets digested.  China and the U.S. had positive trade talks on Monday.  Middle East tensions drove the market lower and Oil prices higher after Israel bombed nuclear sites in Iran.  Oracle reported solid earnings and raised its guidance for 2025, thanks to demand for AI.  Stock buybacks are expected to reach a record in 2025, as SP 500 companies have authorized $750 billion in share repurchases.  This is another catalyst that can support the market moving forward.  Mortgage rates dropped back below 7%.   Enjoy the light reading, and have a great weekend.

Markets & Economy: Consumer sentiment reading rebounds to much higher level than expected as people get over tariff shock source:cnbc.com China affirms trade deal with US, says it always keeps its word source:www.reuters.com Oil jumps almost 7% after Israel’s strikes on Iran source:www.reuters.com Oracle stock touches all-time high after earnings beat source:www.yahoofinance.com S&P 500 Heads Into Second Half of 2025 With Record Stock Buyback Potential source:investopedia.com Mortgage Rates Drop for a 4th Day, Sinking to 6-Week Low source:investopedia.com Social Security cost-of-living adjustment may be 2.5% in 2026, new estimates find source:cnbc.com New Blog Post:  401(k) Confusion? Here’s Your Simple Guide to Contributing Like a Pro source:PureVest.net