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. The Federal Reserve raised interest rates as expected this week. Members of the Fed are...

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 a less strenuous regulatory environment under a new administration. China’s foreign exchange...

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 dollar continues to move higher as markets price in a Fed rate hike at the next...

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 unlimited amounts of 10-year bonds at fixed rates on Friday. Yields had...

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, down over 5%, but recovered to post strong gains. Stocks moved on speculation of...

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 of the negative sentiment is being attributed to a volatile election season. The...