In this week’s recap: Markets rally; earnings better than expected.
What is a Bear Market
For major U.S. stock indexes, a bear market is defined as a 20% decline from its most recent all-time high over a prolonged period of time.
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A Weekly Economic Update
Stocks were under pressure all week due to inflation worries, higher yields, and rising recession concerns. In advance of the much-awaited mid-week meeting of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), bond yields jumped, and stocks retreated on speculation that the Fed might raise rates by 75 basis points. When the Fed announced a 75 basis point hike on Wednesday, stocks rebounded strongly.
Monthly Economic Update: June
The month began on a solid note as stocks rallied following the Fed’s announcement of a 50-basis-point hike in the federal funds rate. The market was relieved to hear comments from Fed Chair Jerome Powell, who said that a 75-basis-point increase was not actively being considered.