The S&P 500 has gained about 9.93% year to date, but this figure doesn’t fully capture the broader market’s performance in 2025. The year has been marked by volatility, with August reflecting a similar pattern.While the index advanced 3.2% during the month, the index experienced notable swings throughout the month. However, resilient earnings, a supportive macro backdrop, and Fed Chair Powell’s signal of potential rate cuts starting in September paint an optimistic picture for the U.S. economy, easing conce ...