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Market Update: Quarter Ending March 31, 2025
Quick Hits Challenging Start to the Year for StocksA negative March for stocks capped off a weak first quarter. Solid Quarter for BondsFalling interest rates supported bond prices. Economic UpdateFirst-quarter economic reports showed signs of solid growth. Market Risks Worth MonitoringEconomic, domestic, and international risks remain for markets. Cautiously Optimistic OutlookThe positive fundamentals should support […]
Market Update: Month Ending February 28, 2025
Quick Hits Challenging Month for Markets February was a challenging month for U.S. stocks. Bonds Continue to Rise Falling interest rates supported bond returns in February. Solid Economic Backdrop The economic updates showed signs of healthy growth for now. Risks to Monitor Markets face a variety of risks in the months ahead. Cautiously Optimistic Outlook […]
Market Update: Month Ending January 31, 2025
Quick Hits Markets Rally in January Markets rebounded in January after mixed results in December. Bonds Rise as Interest Rates Fall Falling long-term interest rates caused bonds to rise. Healthy Economic Backdrop The economic updates released in January showed continued healthy economic growth. Risks Ahead Investors should prepare for potential risks ahead. Solid Outlook Despite […]
Market Update: A Look Ahead to 2025
It was another resilient year for the U.S. economy. Despite predictions of a slowdown, robust consumer and business spending powered growth in 2024. Although the labor market cooled, it continued to be reasonably strong, and inflation moderated. Ultimately, this led the Federal Reserve (Fed) to begin cutting interest rates in September, signaling progress toward a […]
Market Update: Month Ending December 31, 2024
Quick Hits Mixed Month for MarketsDecember was a mixed month for equity markets. Bonds Fall as Federal Reserve Updates GuidanceRising interest rates caused bond prices to fall at year-end. Positive Economic UpdatesThe economic updates released in December showed continued economic growth. Risks to MonitorMarkets face a number of risks both domestically and abroad. Positive Outlook […]
Market Update: Month Ending November 30, 2024
Quick Hits Stocks Rally in November U.S. stocks rose on rising investor optimism for faster growth ahead. Bonds Rebound as Federal Reserve Cuts Rates Falling interest rates supported bonds during the month. Supportive Economic Backdrop The economic updates released in November showed signs of economic growth. Risks to Monitor Markets face a number of risks […]
Market Update: Month Ending October 31, 2024
Quick Hits Stocks Slide in October A late-month sell-off led to a down month for stocks. Bonds Fall in October Rising interest rates caused bonds to fall during the month. Surprisingly Resilient Economic Growth The economic updates released in October showed signs of economic resiliency. Risks to Monitor Markets face a variety of risks as […]
Market Update: Quarter Ending Sepetmeber 30, 2024
Quick Hits Stocks Rally in September to Cap Off Strong Third Quarter Stocks continued to rise in September as improving fundamentals and lower interest rates supported returns. Strong Quarter for Bonds September capped off a strong quarter for bond investors. Federal Reserve Cuts Interest Rates The Fed lowered the federal funds rate in September for […]