August Finished Strong
After a sharp decline in early trading days, August finished strong.
Market Volatility Increases in August
July ended on a high note only to give gains back in the next three trading days. Analysts scrambled to explain the sharp turn around. Rather than one catalyst it is likely a combination of data and events.
The Message Versus Reality – Stock Market Sectors Respond to Persistently High Inflation and Interest Rates
Investors need to plan on continued inflation and high interest rates in the foreseeable future.
This is not 2023
The stock market had a strong first quarter of this new year.
February Ended Strong for Equity Markets
Major Indexes Posted All-time Monthly Closing Highs at the end of February.
What A Difference a Month Makes
The stock market historically does well in November and November 2023 was no exception.