May 1, 2025|Kate Salsman, CFP®
A Rip Van Winkle Moment: April Recap and Forward Looking Viewpoint
Imagine falling asleep on March 31st, 2025, and waking up May 1st. You stretch, yawn, rub your eyes… and check the markets. To your surprise, you’d think nothing much happened. The Dow dipped just 3%, and the S&P and Nasdaq were essentially flat for the month.
But don’t be fooled by the sleepy surface—April was anything but quiet.