Coltech Investments Group

📉 At a glance: Key Trends & Sector Performance

📰 Market Forces & Broader Themes

• The S&P 500, Nasdaq, and Dow all posted sharp drops last week (approximately –1.6% to –2.2%) amid investor concerns over new U.S. tariffs, weak jobs data, and disappointing guidance from major players like Amazon  .

• These developments pushed sentiment toward possible Federal Reserve rate cuts, which caused Treasury yields to fall and the U.S. dollar to weaken  .

🔄 Market ⚖️ Outlook

• Markets have rebounded from April lows, with the S&P 500 up around 32%, but analysts warn of a potentially turbulent phase in August–September due to seasonality and stretched valuations  .

PFFA currently yields about 9.6–9.7%, paying roughly $0.17/month—about $2.04/year on a $21.30 share .

Over the next two years, assuming:

• You hold a round 100 shares (~$2,130)

• Monthly payout stays steady at $0.17

You’d receive:

• Year 1: 100 × $0.17 × 12 = $204 (~9.6%)