Has the recession started? When will it end? Most questions I am getting these days revolve around the idea of whether or not we are in a recession. Rising interest rates, lower GDP, and corporate earnings all point to recessionary times, but it is difficult to know when we enter or when we are done. Read the full article…
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KROST Wealth Monthly Economic Update: December 2022
In this month’s recap: Stocks surge higher as Fed Chair Powell confirms the Fed is prepared to ease up on future interest rate hikes. U.S. Markets Stocks surged higher in November on rising optimism that the Fed would slow down future interest rate hikes. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 5.67 percent, while the Standard Read the full article…
KROST Wealth Monthly Economic Update: November 2022
In this month’s recap: Stocks posted big gains in October as “old economy” names reported solid earnings while mega-cap techs struggled. U.S. Markets Stocks posted big gains in October, propelled by better-than-expected corporate reports. The Dow Jones Industrial Average led, gaining 13.95 percent. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index tacked on 7.99 percent, while the Read the full article…
KROST Wealth Monthly Economic Update: October 2022
In this month’s recap: Stocks dropped as rising bond yields, and recession fears pushed investors to the sidelines. U.S. Markets Stocks trended lower in September as investors retreated in the face of rising bond yields and growing recession fears. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 8.84 percent, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index fell Read the full article…
KROST Wealth Monthly Economic Update: July 2022
In this month’s recap: Stocks fell as growing recession talk prompted investors to manage risk in their portfolios. U.S. Markets Stock prices were lower in June as recession talk prompted investors to manage risk in their portfolios. The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 6.71 percent, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index fell 8.39 percent. Read the full article…
KROST Wealth Monthly Economic Update: May 2022
In this month’s recap: It was a challenging month for investors as losses in mega-cap tech companies spilled over to the broader market. Presented by Philip Clark, CPWA®,CFP®, CLU®, May 2022 U.S. Markets April was a challenging month for investors as losses in mega-cap technology companies and high-valuation stocks spilled over to the broader market. The Read the full article…