Stock market and economic updates
Markets rallied to start the year, with international stocks outperforming U.S. companies. Rising long-term interest rates weighed on bond returns; however, investment-grade and high-yield [...]
December was a mixed month for markets due to a late month sell-off. Despite the volatility to end the period, 2025 was still a [...]
November was a mixed month for markets, as concerns about AI caused an early month sell-off. Solid fundamentals and growing expectations for an interest [...]
Markets continued their rally in October, driven by improving fundamentals and supportive monetary policy. Falling short-term interest rates and stronger-than-expected earnings growth supported the [...]
Markets continued their upward climb in September, with U.S. stocks reaching new record highs despite the month’s historically weak reputation. Falling interest rates and [...]
August was another strong month for markets, with major U.S. stock indices reaching new highs despite some early volatility. Investor optimism was fueled by [...]
July brought continued gains for U.S. stocks, driven by strong corporate earnings and easing trade tensions. While international markets and bonds showed mixed results, [...]
Beyond the Headlines: Markets Stay Strong to Close Out the Quarter June was another good month for investors, continuing the upward trend that began [...]
Markets found their footing in May, delivering strong gains across major indices amid a calmer policy backdrop and encouraging economic data. Investor sentiment improved [...]
Mixed Month for Markets It was a challenging month for stocks, as markets experienced large swings throughout the month due to political uncertainty. The [...]
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