Regarding Bear Markets and Recessions I realize that these times are scary. Volatility in the markets is inherently difficult, both on the portfolio and emotional cycle of investors. Recessionary fears are a common party conversation with discussions and debates over Federal Reserve interest rate changes, timetables, inflation, labor participation rates, and unemployment rates. Even, as Read the full article…
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…
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…
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…
In this month’s recap: Stocks surge on receding inflation and recession worries, and better-than-expected second-quarter earnings. U.S. Markets Stocks posted big numbers in July, erasing some of their first-half losses. Investor sentiment was lifted by receding inflation and recession worries and a better-than-expected start to the second quarter earnings season. The Dow Jones Industrial Average Read the full article…
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…
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…
