Stocks Continue Higher
Stocks continued November’s race higher, however this week was a little different. Healthcare and Consumer Staples were sector leaders, rising 2.08 and 1.30% respectively. For
Markets – Melting Higher!
Inflation numbers last week pointed in the desired direction, providing hope to investors the Federal Reserve is now done raising rates, and begin reducing rates
November Markets – Tax Changes
November appears to be shaping up as a strong month for the stock and bond markets. After 3 challenging months prior, a welcome reprieve. This
Interest Rates, Interest Rates!
Just what we desired, interest rates to move lower! The 10-year US Treasury yield hit a 2023 high on October 18th @ 4.988%. This past
Stocks versus Bonds
With 2 months remaining in 2023, stock and bond indexes are mixed. Prior to the end of July, all of the above were in the
Perfect Storm? Or Not?
Starting with the good news! In the short-term, at least, much attention will be paid the Israel/Hamas war. In the past, similar issues abroad have
Interest Rates – Social Security & Medicare – The Markets
Interest Rates! Everyone realizes the cost of borrowing has a significant impact for our economy and each and every one of us. Directly or indirectly!
Inflation – Markets – Medicare
Last Friday’s job report sent the market in opposite directions. After the release, showing over 300K jobs created and the last 2 months numbers increased,
September – Good Riddance!!
September’s reputation held up well. Stocks and bonds both lost grounds however, we are now approaching what tends to be a positive quarter. The average