The Weekly Update 11/21/2025™
News Nonsense Got You Down?
For most of us, the answer is YES, and my guess is it will end soon!
How do I know, soon?
Take a look at the Bull (positive outlook) versus Bear (negative outlook) Index below. It rests at “9” as of November 18, 2025. 
Note to self… it only goes to “0”! At “9” we are just a few digits above the rather massive fear and panic levels of last April 2025, “Tarriff Tantrum” and also the worst year in many, 2022’s rather brutal sell off!
As for the April 2025 Tariff Tantrum lows, versus Now.
- Dow Jones Industrial Average is +9,000 points, or about +24.20%
- The S&P 500 is up almost +1,700 points or about +34.60%
- The NASDAQ is up almost +7,500 points or about +49.80%
It is indeed rare air to see a fear level of “9” at a time when the majority of measuring indices for Corporate America rest near all-time Highs!
If you didn’t read this month’s update I wrote for The Seven Signs of a Changing Economy™, it would be well worth your time to read the summary story about my client Nate G. (Read it Here).
I suspect if Nate were still on the planet, he would not be full on buying, as the volatility has not hit his desired 30, but knowing Nate he would not be a seller and he certainly would have his buy list in his hand, as I do and you should too. For most who read this… don’t worry, we have your well thought out best of class buy list ready to go for your assets entrusted to our oversight.
I did not say market valuations go straight up, and I did not say without volatility, yet the data flow suggests the good old USA has a very bright outlook. Think “Five Year Money” (Read it Here).
I’m interested in your thoughts, comments and observations. Feel welcome to call, email, or stop by the office and say Hi.
Respectfully,
James O. Lunney, CFP®
CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ Professional
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