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% […]

 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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]