Yorkville Asset Management

April Market Update

Here's a quick recap of April:

  • Markets kicked off with volatility after Trump’s “Liberation Day” announcement, but quickly rebounded as the tone shifted.

  • Equities were mixed:

    • International stocks led, up 3.6%

    • NASDAQ finished slightly positive; Dow Jones down over 3%

    • Tech and Communication Services stood out: Palantir (+40%), Crowdstrike (+22%), Netflix (+21%), and Axon (+17%) were top performers

    • Energy lagged as oil prices fell

  • Bonds saw a slight dip (-0.5%)

  • Currency and commodities highlights:

    • The U.S. dollar declined more than 4%

    • Oil dropped 18% (WTI below $60)

    • Gold climbed 5%

    • Bitcoin rose nearly 15%

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