First Quarter 2025 Market Commentary

First Quarter 2025 Market Commentary. Fresh off a positive year for equity returns in 2023, global stock markets continued their march higher in the first quarter (q1) of 2025. Corporate eps is forecasted to rise +11% and +13% in cy 2025 and cy 2025;

Asset class recap for the quarter. Equity markets had a stellar run in the first quarter, with the s&p 500 up over 10% and nearly 30% from the october low.