Apr 1, 2024 | Articles & News, Investments, Market Summary
The Markets (first quarter through March 29, 2024) Wall Street got off to a fast start to begin 2024. Investors were encouraged by strength in the economy, the likelihood of interest rate cuts, possibly beginning in June, and opportunities in artificial intelligence....
Jan 3, 2024 | Articles & News, Investments, Market Summary
Overview The year 2023 was dominated by inflation and the Federal Reserve’s restrictive policy in response to it. The year began with inflation at about 6.5%, with the Fed raising interest rates despite fears of rising unemployment and an economic recession. But...
Oct 5, 2023 | Articles & News, Investments, Market Summary
The Markets (third quarter through September 29, 2023) The positive momentum of the first two quarters of the year did not carry over to the third quarter. Inflation continued to prove stubborn throughout the third quarter, moderating somewhat, but not enough to curb...
Jul 4, 2023 | Articles & News, Investments, Market Summary
The Markets (second quarter through June 30, 2023) Wall Street proved resilient during the second quarter of the year, despite rising inflation, two interest rate hikes, and concerns about the debt ceiling. The economy remained relatively strong, despite predictions...
Apr 3, 2023 | Articles & News, Investments, Market Summary, Retirement Planning
The Markets (first quarter through March 31, 2023) Wall Street proved resilient during the first quarter of the year, despite rising inflation, uncertainty about the Federal Reserve’s actions, interest-rate hikes, and banking concerns. Inflationary data in...
Jan 3, 2023 | Articles & News, Investments, Market Summary, Retirement Planning
Overview The year 2022 may best be described by one word: inflation. The economies of the United States and the world were influenced by rising inflation, its causes, and the policies aimed at curtailing it. While inflationary pressures began to mount in 2021, they...
