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Market Currents – 11/15/23

Market Currents – 11/15/23

  A Market Rebound. Stocks weathered a tough sell-off in October, marking a third straight losing month for investors during a historically weak seasonal period.  However, the market is mounting...

Newsletter – Third Quarter 2023

Newsletter – Third Quarter 2023

2023 Rally Stalled in Q3 The momentum established at the start of the year extended into the early quarter.  However, rising global bond yields, mounting concerns over rising inflation, and...

Market Currents – 10/27/23

Market Currents – 10/27/23

Q3 Recap. The market’s rally faded in the third quarter. Rising global bond yields, continuing investor concerns over inflation, and worries about the economic outlook all impacted the primary indices.  As...

Market Currents – 9/19/23

Market Currents – 9/19/23

August Recap. Following a steady rally through the year’s first half and into July, stocks consolidated during the back half of the summer season.  August’s trading was characterized by choppy swings in...

Market Currents – 7/12/23

Market Currents – 7/12/23

Positive Momentum. The first half of 2023 has brought a welcome market recovery, with investors benefiting from positive equity returns and more attractive income opportunities in the bond market.  Stocks...

Market Currents – 6/16/23

Market Currents – 6/16/23

Mixed May for Markets. Stocks recorded modest overall gains in May, after positive earnings surprises and the passing of the debt ceiling bill fostered a month-end rally.  Returns contrasted starkly within...

Market Currents – 5/15/23

Market Currents – 5/15/23

A Period of Consolidation. After a positive start to the year, financial markets entered a holding pattern during the month of April.  Banking industry jitters and the debt ceiling standoff were likely...

2023 Q1 Recap

2023 Q1 Recap

A Positive First Quarter The year’s opening quarter provided investors a bit of relief, following last year’s disappointing returns. Most investment markets logged mild positive returns, reflecting a...