Weekly Market Insights – Monday, February 24, 2025
Sticky Inflation and Economic Indicators Rattle Investors: Stocks declined last week as investors grappled with the effects of lingering inflation and slowing economic growth. The S&P 500 Index declined 1.66%, while the Nasdaq Composite Index dropped 2.51%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average also fell 2.51%. The MSCI EAFE Index, which tracks developed overseas stock markets, […]
Weekly Market Insights – Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Markets Advance Amid Volatile Week: Stocks advanced last week despite some intra-week volatility as some investors expressed concern about the strength of the economy. The S&P 500 Index gained 1.47%, while the Nasdaq Composite Index picked up 2.58%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 0.55%. The MSCI EAFE Index, which tracks developed overseas stock markets, […]
Weekly Market Insights – Monday, February 10, 2025
Markets Process Tariff Talks, Jobs Data, and Q4 Reports: Stocks posted modest losses last week as investors navigated increased volatility driven by tariff negotiations, January employment data, and Q4 corporate earnings reports. The S&P 500 Index slipped 0.24%, while the Nasdaq Composite Index lost 0.53%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.54%. The MSCI EAFE […]
The Land of Confusion: Headline Risks and Potential Drawdowns in 2025
By Gary Aiken | February 6, 2025 “Can’t you see this is the land of confusion? Now, this is the world we live in.” – Land of Confusion on the album Invisible Touch by Genesis Phil Collins may have been prophetic, but we were at least similarly thoughtful in Part 2 of our 2025 Financial Forecast. […]
Weekly Market Insights – Monday, February 3, 2025
Black Swan Casts Shadow Over Wall Street: Stocks were mixed last week as investors grappled with a flurry of market-shifting developments, including an unsettling AI update, news from the White House, and Q4 corporate earnings reports. The S&P 500 Index fell 1.00% while the Nasdaq Composite Index slid 1.64%. Meanwhile, the Dow Jones Industrial Average […]
Weekly Market Insights – Monday, January 27, 2024
Policy Shifts and Positive Earnings Boost Markets: Stocks rallied last week as investors reacted positively to a handful of better-than-expected corporate earnings reports and developments out of Washington, D.C. The S&P 500 Index gained 1.74%, while the Nasdaq Composite Index added 1.65%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 2.15%. The MSCI EAFE Index, which tracks […]
Weekly Market Insights – Tuesday, January 21, 2024
Goldilocks Returns as Inflation Cools and Investor Optimism Rises: Stocks roared back last week, fueled by upbeat Q4 corporate reports and economic news that helped stall inflationary fears. The S&P 500 Index rose 2.91%, while the Nasdaq Composite Index advanced 2.45%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average led, picking up 3.69% on the week. The MSCI […]
Weekly Market Insights – Monday, December 16, 2024
Mixed Data, Mixed Results: Stocks closed out last week on a mixed note, with losses at the beginning and end of the week offsetting midweek gains as investors assessed new inflation data. The S&P 500 Index slipped 0.64%, while the Nasdaq Composite Index ticked up 0.34%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 1.82%. The MSCI […]
The U.S. Ship of State: “Steady as She Goes” Despite Rising Inflation Expectations
By Gary Aiken | December 12, 2024 With the U.S. election behind us and some policy uncertainty still ahead, economic data point to steady growth. Weekly jobless claims remain low, with initial claims holding steady around 220 thousand and continuing claims just below 2 million in the weeks following the election. These resilient figures persist […]
Weekly Market Insights – Monday, December 9, 2024
Mixed Markets: Dow Struggles, Tech Rallies, and Jobs Rebound The final trading month of the year kicked off with mixed results as tech stocks propelled the S&P 500 and Nasdaq to new record highs, while the widely followed Dow Jones Industrial Average lagged behind. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite Index picked up 3.34% and the S&P […]