gwc-logo

Women in Investing: How to Take Charge of Your Financial Future

Learn More
All Posts
Commentary
Turning the Page
First Week with Walter Todd

Turning the Page

January 2, 2025

A new year, a new month, and a new First Week from Walter Todd. He sat down to chat about how the markets finished the year and what to watch in 2025.

In this month’s video:

  • Market Highlights: 2024 showed strong gains, but the market remains top-heavy, with the median stock rising only about 10%.
  • Federal Reserve: The Federal Reserve’s meeting in December marked a turning point and Jerome Powell’s tone seems much more hawkish.
  • Busy January: There are a lot of potential market-moving political events happening this month: House Speaker elections (January 3), electoral vote confirmation (January 6), the presidential inauguration (January 20), and anticipated executive orders on topics like immigration, tariffs, and energy.

Greenwood Capital is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm. This material has been prepared for information purposes only, is not intended to provide, and should not be relied on solely for tax, legal, or accounting advice. Subtitles are automatically generated.

Related Posts

Year in Review First Week with Walter Todd
Year in Review
First Week with Walter Todd

Year in Review December 3, 2024 It's hard to believe but 2024 is drawing to a close. In his final First Week video of the year, Walter covers the latest election outcomes, market trends, and key economic developments as we head into the holiday season and look forward...

Election Update First Week with Walter Todd
Election Update
First Week with Walter Todd

Election Update November 6, 2024 It's the morning after Election Day, and surprisingly, we know the outcome of the 2024 Presidential race. In this month's First Week video, Walter discusses the last 24 hours and how the implications will be felt over the next days and...

3Q 2024 Market Commentary
3Q 2024 Market Commentary

Economic Overview By Dr. Mark PylesThere was a historical event on September 18th, when the Fed reduced the Federal Funds Rate by 50BP, down to a range of 4.75% – 5.00%. By all expectations, this was the first cut of many to occur over the next several months and ends...

Greenwood Capital

Greenwood Capital is a premier wealth and asset management firm in South Carolina. We serve families, financial advisors, and institutional investors by providing a comprehensive and consultative approach to financial planning and investment management. We differentiate ourselves by offering direct access to our investment managers and making in-house portfolio decisions rather than relying on third-party investment managers. Our experienced team takes a global perspective in managing your financial concerns and a personal approach to customizing your investment plan by getting to know you. Established in 1983, Greenwood Capital manages approximately $1.7 billion in assets.

Greenville Office

201 W. McBee Avenue
Suite 300
Greenville, SC 29601
864.335.2425

Greenwood Office

425 Main Street
Suite 100
Greenwood, SC 29646
864.941.4049

Greenwood Capital Associates, LLC is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm. Before 2001, Greenwood Capital Associates and the term “Firm” refers to Greenwood Capital Associates, Inc. (GCAI), established in 1983. On or about June 29, 2001, Greenwood Capital Associates, LLC acquired substantially all the assets of GCAI, a sub-chapter S corporation. Greenwood Capital Associates, LLC registration dates back to 2001.

© 2025 Greenwood Capital. All Rights Reserved.