by Joel Charalambakis | Mar 26, 2016 | Uncategorized, Weekly Market Update
Market Action Stocks ended their win streak with a slight decline this week and sit relatively flat for 2016 overall. Bond yields rose this week as several statements from Fed officials leaned towards hawkish action as soon as the next meeting of the central bank....
by Joel Charalambakis | Mar 20, 2016 | Uncategorized, Weekly Market Update
Market Action The U.S. stock market delivered its fifth consecutive week of gains and entered into positive territory for the first time in 2016. Thanks to the Fed’s diminished expectations for rate hikes in 2016 equities took off, welcoming the dovish sentiment. Oil...
by Joel Charalambakis | Mar 5, 2016 | Uncategorized, Weekly Market Update
Market Action Markets around the globe moved higher in unison this week although the catalysts seem to deviate. U.S. data this week showed promise for the economy while in China and Europe weak reports suggest further easing measures for longer. The most recent U.S....
by Joel Charalambakis | Feb 28, 2016 | Uncategorized, Weekly Market Update
Market Action For the second straight week U.S. equities markets posted robust returns though they remain down on the year so far. Yields on benchmark bonds also remain stubbornly low, indicating confidence is still lacking over future equity returns. The British...
by Joel Charalambakis | Feb 20, 2016 | Uncategorized, Weekly Market Update
Market Action Global stocks had their best week of 2016 thanks largely to softer expectations from monetary authorities. China continues to inject cash into the economy and reported strong credit growth last month. Meanwhile European authorities articulated a strong...
by Joel Charalambakis | Feb 14, 2016 | Uncategorized, Weekly Market Update
Market Action Global markets posted another wild week even though Chinese markets were closed due to the New Year. Volatility out of Japan and Honk Kong and the poor performance of the financial sector weighed heavily on stocks despite a relief rally on Friday. Oil...