by Laura Hochstetler | Sep 1, 2018 | Weekly Market Update
Market Action The S&P 500, Nasdaq 100 and Russell 2000 indices all hit new record highs this week. The yield on the US 10-year Treasury note edged up 2 basis points to 2.84% while the price of a barrel of WTI crude rose 1.57% to $69.80 a barrel. Emerging markets...
by Laura Hochstetler | Aug 25, 2018 | Weekly Market Update
Market Action On Wednesday, the US stock market set a record for the longest-ever bull market (9 years, 5 months, 13 days) in spite of fresh political developments signaling new uncertainty over US President Trump’s leadership. The latest leg of the S&P bull...
by Andy Quirk | Aug 18, 2018 | Weekly Market Update
Market Action It was a good week for US stocks as the Dow and the S&P 500 saw major gains on Thursday. US government debt yields fell this week amidst fears surrounding emerging markets. European markets edged slightly lower on the week, with Asian markets closing...
by Laura Hochstetler | Aug 11, 2018 | Weekly Market Update
Market Action Global equities edged lower on the week, weighed down by contagion fears emanating from an intensifying Turkish currency crisis. The yield on the US 10-year note fell in reaction to the situation, slipping to 2.87% from 2.97% a week ago. The price of a...
by Laura Hochstetler | Aug 4, 2018 | Weekly Market Update
Market Action The major US stock market benchmarks closed slightly positive for the week, while ex-US equities declined modestly on the week. The yield of the benchmark 10-year Treasury note was little changed for the week, ending at 2.95% after having stalled near 3%...
by Laura Hochstetler | Jul 28, 2018 | Weekly Market Update
Market Action Global equities advanced on the week, underpinned by signs that trade tensions between the United States and the European Union are easing, generally solid earnings reports and upbeat economic growth data from the US. The yield on the US 10-year Treasury...