Month: October 2023
Weekly Market Commentary THE WEEK IN REVIEW: October 15-21, 2023 Gloomy headlines push markets down Markets slid last week amid ongoing geopolitical concerns and tough talk from Federal Reserve officials. The S&P 500 had its biggest weekly decline in a month, while the Nasdaq slid back to four-month lows. But let’s back up. Stocks opened…
Weekly Market Commentary THE WEEK IN REVIEW: Oct. 8-14, 2023 Markets quietly come back Despite the conflict in Israel, markets rallied early last week, and the potential for added turmoil in the Middle East had not had any measurable impact on the markets through the middle of the week. The Producer Price Index (PPI) numbers…
Weekly Market Commentary THE WEEK IN REVIEW: Oct. 1-7, 2023 The market, jobs, economy and the Fed Markets continued to slump last week as bond rates hit levels we haven’t seen in 16 years. Suddenly, a five-year treasury yielding 4.7% isn’t so bad when compared to the volatility of the stock market. Whether we like…
Download PDF Version Natural disasters can strike anytime, anyplace. Fortunately, your portfolio doesn’t have to suffer major damage when they do. It is possible to help protect your investments from declines after a natural disaster and potentially uncover growth opportunities when the storm clears. Overview From wildfires on Maui to powerful hurricanes along the East…
Markets drop as bond yields hit 16-year highs Markets experienced increased volatility today, pushed downward as bond yields reached 16-year highs. Recessionary fears and uncertainty about the Federal Reserve’s next moves regarding interest rates seem to be fueling anxiety. Congressional drama resulting from the fallout from the budget extension is also driving markets. Some members…
VIEW PDF VERSION High interest rates and stubborn inflation continued to stick around in the third quarter. But markets — and investors — have mostly shrugged off these challenges as the U.S. economy remains resilient. Racing Into the Second Half of 2023 After an eventful second quarter featuring a mini banking crisis and debate around…
Weekly Market Commentary THE WEEK IN REVIEW: Sept. 24 – 30, 2023 September is a sour month for markets The month of September is historically a rough month for markets — and this year was no exception. Rising gas prices and high mortgage rates weighed on markets throughout the month. Then the prospect of a…
AE Wealth Management: Weekly Market Insights | 10/22/23 – 10/28/23
Weekly Market Commentary THE WEEK IN REVIEW: Oct. 22-28, 2023 Q3 GDP comes in hot — but will it stay that way? Experts were saying that third-quarter gross domestic product (GDP) would be strong — but just how strong was a surprise, coming in at an eye-popping 4.9%! Where did all this growth come from,…
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