Jul 6, 2020 | Articles & News, Financial Planning, Investments, Market Summary, Retirement Planning
Stocks rebounded from a dismal March by posting their best monthly returns since 1987, as investors were encouraged by the expectation of additional government stimulus programs and hope that the economy would be reopening soon. The Paycheck Protection Program and...
Apr 2, 2020 | Articles & News, Investments, Market Summary, Retirement Planning
The world’s economies and stock markets have been rocked by the spread of COVID-19. Investors’ fears prompted a major sell-off in February and March, plunging stocks well below their 2019 closing marks. Nevertheless, 2020 started off in a positive way....
Jan 3, 2020 | Articles & News, Investments, Market Summary, Retirement Planning
The year began with the government stymied by a shutdown, and ended with articles of impeachment levied against the president. In between, both domestic and global economies showed signs of slowing, all while the trade war between the United States and China loomed...
Oct 1, 2019 | Articles & News, Investments, Market Summary, Retirement Planning
The third quarter was full of ups and downs for stocks, much like the second quarter. Stock values moved in response to the rhetoric from the participants in the trade war between the United States and China. The Federal Reserve lowered interest rates two times during...
Apr 1, 2019 | Articles & News, Investments, Market Summary
Following a tumultuous close to 2018, stocks enjoyed a robust January. Positive feedback from ongoing negotiations between the United States and China, coupled with strong job growth, low inflation, and stable interest rates, helped fuel investor confidence that...
Jan 2, 2019 | Articles & News, Investments, Market Summary
Overview Trade wars, midterm elections, and market volatility highlighted 2018 for investors. In an attempt to reduce the trade deficit, President Trump pushed to rewrite trade agreements with several long-time trade partners of the United States. Trump amended the...