With concerns over a cooling gross domestic product (GDP) number, broad equity indices were down for the week. The S&P 500 turned negative, falling 0.51% The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down by 0.98% The Nasdaq Composite finished lower by 1.10% The 10-Year...

Broad equities were mixed for the week with the Nasdaq posting a fifth straight weekly gain. The S&P 500 was flat for the week, gaining 0.03% The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down by 2.33% The Nasdaq Composite finished higher by 1.41% The 10-Year Treasury...

Equity markets continued their trend upwards as the Dow finished the week above 40,000 for the first time ever:   The S&P 500 was up for the week, gaining 1.54% The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 1.24% The Nasdaq Composite finished higher by 2.11% The...

Broad equity markets finished higher for the week, which was relatively light in terms of economic releases.   The S&P 500 was up for the week gaining 1.85% The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up at 2.16% The Nasdaq Composite finished higher by 1.14% The...

Last week, markets finished up again for the second week despite negative news on the inflation and economic demand.   The S&P 500 was up 0.55% The Dow Jones Industrial Average increased by 1.14% The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite led broad equity markets...

Last week, Q1 gross domestic product (GDP) and personal consumption expenditures (PCE) numbers were center stage as markets finished up after a volatile week: The S&P 500 was up 2.67% The Dow Jones Industrial Average was positive by 0.67% The tech-heavy Nasdaq...

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June 15, 2022 the Federal Reserve officials approved a .75 basis-point increase in the Fed’s benchmark.  A hike of this magnitude lifts the federal funds target to a range between 1.50 and 1.75. The anticipated interest rate movement is being hastened by concerns...

The Federal Reserve (FOMC, Federal Open Market Committee) meets this week, and it seems as if the announcement has already been made, rates are going up .50%.  (Fifty basis points)   This is great for CD and Annuity savers, not so great for borrowing.  The...

First quarter investment statements are going to look…. volatile.  As you open your statement, you’ll be coming off your 2021 “High” remembering record returns.  Your eyes focus on the 3/31/2022 value…. But turn the page!  Look a little further into your statement. If...