Author: Joel Charalambakis

By: Joel Charalambakis | On: January 22, 2017 |

Weekly Market Update

 Market Action Defensive sectors (Consumer Staples, Telecommunications) led the market this week as stocks fell for the second consecutive week. Chinese GDP for 2016 grew at a rate of 6.7% […]

By: Joel Charalambakis | On: January 14, 2017 |

Weekly Market Update

 Market Action Most major markets in the U.S., Europe and Asia slowed their rallies this week with U.K. the major exception. The country continues to benefit from a weaker pound […]

By: Joel Charalambakis | On: January 8, 2017 |

Weekly Market Update

Market Action The first trading week of 2017 picked up where 2016 ended. Markets continue to rally being led by cyclical sectors such as Technology and Consumer stocks. While the […]

By: Joel Charalambakis | On: December 18, 2016 |

Weekly Market Update

Market Action U.S. markets remained largely flat on the week as investors take a pause on the rally of the past several weeks. Volatility continues to stay muted as well. […]

By: Joel Charalambakis | On: December 10, 2016 |

Weekly Market Update

Market Action Another week brought a new set of all time highs for the stock market. Financials were again among the market’s leaders thanks to rising rates and indications of […]

By: Joel Charalambakis | On: December 4, 2016 |

Weekly Market Update

Market Action Markets tempered their recent rally despite positive economic news from a number of sources this week. Tech stocks sold off as the rising dollar threatens overseas sales. The […]

By: Joel Charalambakis | On: November 19, 2016 |

Weekly Market Update

Market Action Equities continued to march higher this week amid hopes for a lighter tax and regulatory regime in the future administration. Japan’s monetary authorities announced a plan to buy […]

By: Joel Charalambakis | On: November 12, 2016 |

Weekly Market Update

Market Action A wild week in trading ended with U.S. stocks posting new highs despite the surprise election of Donald Trump as the 45th President. Futures crashed during the election, […]

By: Joel Charalambakis | On: November 5, 2016 |

Weekly Market Update

Market Action U.S. equities have ended each of the past 9 sessions lower, the longest losing streak since 1980. While employment data came in slightly below expectations on Friday, most […]

By: Joel Charalambakis | On: October 30, 2016 |

Weekly Market Update

Market Action U.S. GDP expanded at a surprising 2.9% during Q3 according to economic data released Friday. The news led to a selloff in the bond market and a stronger […]