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Quarterly Market Updates
Market & Economic Outlook | October 2020
We officially kicked off a new bull market when stocks rallied sharply in July and August, propelling the S&P 500 Index to new all-time highs. Historically, when a new bull market begins, the S&P 500 Index rises on average 46% over the next 12 months.
Market & Economic Outlook | September 2020
As the U.S. economy continues to reopen, the Atlanta Fed is projecting GDP will grow +29.6% in the third quarter, with further strength expected in the 4th quarter.
Market & Economic Outlook | August 2020
Despite the economy suffering its worst quarterly GDP decline ever, down -9.5%, stocks are knocking on the door of new all-time highs. Many investors are concerned about the run-up in stock prices, but when you consider
Market & Economic Outlook | July 2020
Stocks finished the second quarter up 20% – its best quarter in over two decades! That’s remarkable considering business was brought to a standstill. In just a few months, we have witnessed a bear market, a recession, and subsequent recovery compressed in a short span of time.
Market & Economic Outlook | June 2020
While we think that stocks are still at risk for continued volatility, the economic news should gradually improve from here, and we may be on the precipice of a new bull market!
Market & Economic Outlook | May 2020
Following the fastest bear market on record (down 35% in 23 trading sessions), stocks turned in their best April in 82 years and their best monthly gain since 1987!
Market & Economic Update | April 2020
The coronavirus pandemic caused the fastest bear market ever – down 32% in just four weeks. Sheltering in place and social distancing will bend the curve of the virus, but it will also result in a recession, massive unemployment and economic hardship.
Market & Economic Update | March 2020
What’s going on in the market & economy? We are talking about what’s driving the markets, what’s driving the economy and as a result, what’s driving your portfolio! In the short-run, valuations are stretched, investors have become complacent, and sentiment has gotten overly positive – which could lead to a pullback.
Market & Economic Update | February 2020
What’s going on in the market & economy? We are talking about what’s driving the markets, what’s driving the economy and as a result, what’s driving your portfolio! In the short-run, valuations are stretched, investors have become complacent, and sentiment has gotten overly positive – which could lead to a pullback.
Market & Economic Update | January 2020
What’s going on in the market & economy? We are talking about what’s driving the markets, what’s driving the economy and as a result, what’s driving your portfolio! We are in the midst of possibly the strongest economic cycle in our lifetime!
Market & Economic Outlook | December 2019
What’s going on in the market & economy? We are talking about what’s driving the markets, what’s driving the economy and as a result, what’s driving your portfolio!
Market & Economic Outlook | November 2019
What’s going on in the market & economy? We are talking about what’s driving the markets, what’s driving the economy and as a result, what’s driving your portfolio!
