Fear Controls the Market
2018 started strong in January but ended with a December marked as the worst December since 1931.
The Volatile Year So Far
Based on the evidence thus far, we are in the bullish camp at this writing. Only time will tell if the market will push forward and end on a positive note.
The Bull Market in Stocks
Beware of headlines; they may not always be what you think. It is futile to try to predict the end of a bull market.
Economy Strengthens and Stock Market Moves Higher
In May the U.S. economy continued to strengthen and the stock market continued its volatility.
Trade Wars and Volatility
In the first days of March the President tweeted that he intends to impose steep tariffs on steel and aluminum to protect American interests. That sent the market reeling and a twitter storm ensued.
September in Review
The month of September is often a challenging one for the stock market but this year the market sailed through the month unscathed. That was in spite of the many events taking place which in the past would have rattled the market.