Oct 3, 2022 | Articles & News, Investments, Market Summary, Retirement Planning
The ramifications of stamping down rising inflation dominated the markets in the third quarter. Investors weighed the balance between an aggressive government policy aimed at curbing price pressures against the possibility of those very policies leading to an economic...
Jul 1, 2022 | Articles & News, Investments, Market Summary, Retirement Planning
For the first time since 2015, each of the benchmark indexes lost value for two consecutive quarters. They also posted losses for June, marking three consecutive down months for the tech-heavy Nasdaq, its longest losing streak since 2015. Investors watched for signs...
Apr 1, 2022 | Articles & News, Investments, Market Summary, Retirement Planning
Wall Street dealt with several major issues in the first quarter of 2022. Investors had to evaluate the impact of rising inflation, higher interest rates, ongoing coronavirus concerns, and the Russia-Ukraine war. Each of the benchmark indexes listed here lost value by...
Jan 4, 2022 | Articles & News, Investments, Market Summary, Retirement Planning
Overview The year 2021 was one of extreme change. January saw the inauguration of President Joe Biden, but not before protesters sieged the United States Capitol. Despite the initial tumult, the year began with hope that increased availability of coronavirus...
Oct 3, 2021 | Articles & News, Investments, Market Summary, Retirement Planning
Overall, the third quarter was a roller-coaster ride for the market. The Dow, the Russell 2000, the Nasdaq, and the Global Dow lost value, while the S&P 500 was able to eke out a quarterly gain. Treasury yields, the dollar, and crude oil prices ended the third...
Jul 1, 2021 | Articles & News, Investments, Market Summary, Retirement Planning
The Markets (second quarter through June 30, 2021)The second quarter began with stocks making solid gains in April. COVID vaccines became available to more Americans. The federal government and several states pushed forward with reopening after relaxing many of...
