Stocks rallied in January as moderating inflation, a better-than-feared earnings season, and healthy economic data put investors in a buying mood.
Putting the Federal Reserve News in Context
The recent Federal Reserve rate hike was, ultimately, guaranteed. It was just a matter of how big the September 21st hike would be, and the Fed did not disappoint
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.
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.
FYI: Gas prices this summer
Americans are already trimming the grocery budget; it now appears the gas budget is next in line.
Monthly Economic Update: April
The month started out with the same anxieties that dragged the stock market lower in January and February: rising bond yields, slowing economic growth, elevated inflation, and Ukraine.
Roller Coaster Market Update
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February Monthly Economic Update
As investors saw in January, these high-multiple stocks can come under pressure as bond yields trend higher. The reason for this is twofold. First, when rates tick up, it’s more difficult to forecast future earnings. Second, higher rates may increase a firm’s cost of capital.
A 2021 Economic Review
In this 2021 recap: new coronavirus variants prolong the pandemic, but the economy adapts and maintains its strength; inflation pressure mounts and the Federal Reserve decides to adjust monetary policy; the major U.S. stock indexes hit record highs
2021 4th Quarterly Economic Update
In this Q4 recap: U.S. economy confronts a new COVID-19 variant amid continuing inflation and supply chain bottlenecks. Europe institutes new social restrictions in response to a surge in Delta and Omicron variant infections. Investors turn cautious as uncertainties increase.