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...
Apr 1, 2021 | Articles & News, Investments, Market Summary, Retirement Planning
As we closed out 2020, the overwhelming sentiment entering January was that it couldn’t get much worse. Unfortunately, January did not start out on a high note. During the first week of the month, protesters stormed the United States Capitol, leading to...
Jan 5, 2021 | Articles & News, Investments, Market Summary, Retirement Planning
Over the past 12 months, we have endured a global pandemic resulting in numerous deaths and hospitalizations, mass layoffs, a sinking economy, and a contentious presidential election. Our lives and lifestyles changed, where working and learning from home became the...
