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    Weekly Economic Updates

  • Weekly Economic Update: March 18, 2024

    The Markets (as of market close March 15, 2024) Equities closed lower for the second straight week, with the Russell 2000 losing nearly 2.0%. A sell-off in tech shares pulled the Nasdaq down 0.7%, marking the first back-to-back weekly losses… Read More


  • Weekly Economic Update: March 11, 2024

    The Markets (as of market close March 8, 2024) Wall Street fell from record highs to close generally lower last week. A better-than-expected jobs report helped support the notion that the economy remains strong and that the Federal Reserve will… Read More


  • Weekly Economic Update: March 4, 2024

    The Markets (as of market close March 1, 2024) Wall Street continued its February rally into March as stocks closed last week notably higher except for the Dow, which ticked lower. Traders’ enthusiasm about tech shares, particularly AI stocks, helped… Read More


  • Weekly Economic Update: February 26, 2024

    The Markets (as of market close February 23, 2024) Stocks advanced last week, driven higher by tech shares that were bolstered by favorable corporate earnings reports. The Dow, the Nasdaq, and the S&P 500 posted weekly gains for the 16th… Read More


  • Weekly Economic Update: February 20, 2024

    The Markets (as of market close February 16, 2024) Rising inflation heightened traders’ concerns that the Federal Reserve may not consider lowering interest rates during the first half of the year. Among the major stock benchmark indexes, only the small… Read More


  • Weekly Economic Update: February 12, 2024

    The Markets (as of market close February 9, 2024) Stocks closed higher last week, with the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq reaching record highs. Traders were encouraged by generally favorable fourth-quarter corporate earnings data and a downwardly revised Consumer Price… Read More


  • Weekly Economic Update: February 5, 2024

    The Markets (as of market close February 2, 2024) A strong labor report and solid earnings data from megatech companies helped drive stocks higher last week. The major stock benchmark indexes posted solid gains except for the Russell 2000. Nine… Read More


  • Weekly Economic Update: January 29, 2024

    The Markets (as of market close January 26, 2024) Stocks closed higher last week, with the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq reaching record highs. Traders spent most of the week parsing through corporate earnings results and important economic data. Among… Read More


  • Weekly Economic Update: January 22, 2024

    The Markets (as of market close January 19, 2024) Wall Street closed the holiday-shortened week generally higher, with most major stock market indexes posting gains, except for the Russell 2000 and the Global Dow. The surge in stocks was driven… Read More


  • Weekly Economic Update: January 16, 2024

    The Markets (as of market close January 12, 2024) Wall Street saw stocks close higher last week, despite dampening hopes of an interest rate reduction. All major benchmark stock indexes rebounded from a slow start to the year by adding… Read More


  • Weekly Economic Update: January 8, 2024

    The Markets (as of market close January 5, 2024) After pulling off a surprisingly strong rally in the fourth quarter of 2023, the stock market took a break during the first week of the new year. All major stock indexes… Read More


  • Weekly Economic Update: January 2, 2024

    The Markets (as of market close December 29, 2023) The markets closed out last week and the year with gains, despite losing steam at the end of the week. All the major benchmark stock indexes ended last week higher, except… Read More


  • Weekly Economic Update: December 26, 2023

    The Markets (as of market close December 22, 2023) Stocks notched their eighth straight week of gains heading into the holiday-shortened week. While trading was generally light, traders remained bullish toward stocks as they clung to the hope that the… Read More


  • Weekly Economic Update: December 18, 2023

    The Markets (as of market close December 15, 2023) Last week saw stocks rally after the Federal Reserve policy statement released last Wednesday suggested no more interest rate hikes, while predicting rate cuts in 2024. Despite losing momentum at the… Read More


  • Weekly Economic Update: December 11, 2023

    The Markets (as of market close December 8, 2023) The first week of December saw stocks close higher. Megacaps fueled much of the increase. A better-than-expected jobs report encouraged trader sentiment about a soft landing for the economy, while cooling… Read More


  • Weekly Economic Update: December 4, 2023

    The Markets (as of market close December 1, 2023) The markets continued to flourish last week. Traders were not deterred by a warning from the Federal Reserve Chairperson that interest rate hikes may not be over, and it is premature… Read More


  • Weekly Economic Update: November 27, 2023

    The Markets (as of market close November 24, 2023) Market activity was subdued during Thanksgiving week, which saw stocks close higher. All the major benchmark indexes gained ground, led by the large caps of the Dow and the S&P 500…. Read More


  • Weekly Economic Update: November 20, 2023

    The Markets (as of market close November 17, 2023) The market enjoyed a favorable week as the benchmark indexes gained ground. Inflation data showed consumer prices moderated in October, while the Federal government avoided a shutdown. Over the last three… Read More


  • Weekly Economic Update: November 13, 2023

    The Markets (as of market close November 10, 2023) Stocks closed generally higher last week on continued hopes that the Federal Reserve is done raising interest rates despite more hawkish comments from Fed Chair. Tech and growth stocks carried the… Read More


  • Weekly Economic Update: November 6, 2023

    The Markets (as of market close November 3, 2023) Wall Street ended a two-week bear run as stocks enjoyed their best week of the year. Major benchmark stock indexes posted solid gains, while bond yields declined, dragged lower by escalating… Read More


  • Weekly Economic Update: October 30, 2023

    The Markets (as of market close October 27, 2023) Last week saw Wall Street experience additional lackluster performance. Traders continued to fret over hawkish comments from Federal Reserve officials as inflation remained above the Fed’s target rate of 2.0%. In… Read More


  • Weekly Economic Update: October 23, 2023

    The Markets (as of market close October 20, 2023) Last week proved to be a rough one for the market as investors fled from equities following Federal Reserve Chair’s indication that interest rates would remain higher for longer. The escalation… Read More


  • Weekly Economic Update: October 16, 2023

    The Markets (as of market close October 13, 2023) Wall Street closed last week with mixed results. The Nasdaq and the Russell 2000 closed lower, while the Dow, the S&P 500, and the Global Dow edged higher. Several big banks… Read More


  • Weekly Economic Update: October 9, 2023

    The Markets (as of market close October 6, 2023) The market ended last week with mixed results. The tech-heavy Nasdaq made it two straight weeks of gains, while the S&P 500 also ended the week in the black. Other major… Read More


  • Weekly Economic Update: October 2, 2023

    The Markets (as of market close September 29, 2023) The market returned mixed results last week, with the Russell 2000 and the Nasdaq advancing, while the Global Dow, the Dow, and the S&P 500 shed value. Bond prices fell, pushing… Read More


  • Weekly Economic Update: September 25, 2023

    The Markets (as of market close September 22, 2023) Last week was a tough one for the markets. The major stock indexes all fell, with the Nasdaq notching its largest weekly decline since March. Many of the market sectors decreased,… Read More


  • Weekly Economic Update: September 18, 2023

    The Markets (as of market close September 15, 2023) The markets turned in a lackluster week, with only the Dow able to eke out a gain. Other major benchmark indexes lost value as investors tried to digest mixed economic data,… Read More


  • Weekly Economic Update: September 11, 2023

    The Markets (as of market close September 8, 2023) Wall Street saw stocks slide lower last week, with the major benchmark indexes closing in the red. Trading was choppy throughout the holiday-shortened week as traders anticipated this week’s inflation data…. Read More


  • Weekly Economic Update: September 5, 2023

    The Markets (as of market close September 1, 2023) The markets enjoyed their best week since June, with the major benchmark indexes posting solid gains. The latest jobs report showed the labor market has slowed over the past few months,… Read More


  • Weekly Economic Update: August 28, 2023

    The Markets (as of market close August 25, 2023) Last week saw Wall Street generally close with a mixed bag of results. The Nasdaq, the S&P 500, and the Global Dow ended the week higher, while the Dow and the… Read More


  • Weekly Economic Update: August 21, 2023

    The Markets (as of market close August 18, 2023) After another week of strong economic data, traders seemed to accept that the Fed may not be done lifting interest rates after all — and that Wall Street might have started… Read More


  • Weekly Economic Update: August 14, 2023

    The Markets (as of market close August 11, 2023) The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq fell for the second straight week, while the Dow outperformed the benchmark indexes. Stocks have been relatively soft so far in August, which is not… Read More


  • Weekly Economic Update: August 7, 2023

    The Markets (as of market close August 4, 2023) Stocks endured a losing week for the first time since early July. The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq showed the steepest weekly declines since March. Traders dealt with the downgrade of… Read More


  • Weekly Economic Update: July 31, 2023

    The Markets (as of market close July 28, 2023) Stocks enjoyed a favorable week of returns, with the major benchmark stock indexes posting solid gains. The Dow and the S&P 500 notched their third straight week of gains. Inflation continued… Read More


  • Weekly Economic Update: July 24, 2023

    The Markets (as of market close July 21, 2023) Last week saw stocks close generally higher, with only the tech-heavy Nasdaq slipping lower. The Dow extended its winning streak to 10 straight sessions, its longest run since August 2017. Traders,… Read More


  • Weekly Economic Update: July 17, 2023

    The Markets (as of market close July 14, 2023) Wall Street enjoyed a positive week of returns, with the major benchmark stock indexes posting solid gains, despite a marginal downturn at the end of last week. The financial sector began… Read More


  • Weekly Economic Update: July 10, 2023

    The Markets (as of market close July 7, 2023) Stocks fell for the second straight week, with all of the major benchmark stock indexes losing ground. The Dow led the declines, followed by the Global Dow, the Russell 2000, the… Read More


  • Weekly Economic Update: July 3, 2023

    The Markets (as of market close June 30, 2023) Stocks moved higher last week as favorable inflation data added to investor hopes that the Federal Reserve would relax its monetary policy, despite the Fed Chair’s statement that at least two… Read More


  • Weekly Economic Update: June 26, 2023

    The Markets (as of market close June 23, 2023) Recession fears sent stocks lower during the holiday-shortened week. All the major stock benchmark indexes closed in the red, with the small caps of the Russell 2000 and the Global Dow… Read More


  • Weekly Economic Update: June 20, 2023

    The Markets (as of market close June 16, 2023) Stocks advanced for the third straight week, as all the major benchmark stock indexes climbed higher. Inflationary pressures may finally be subsiding, according to the latest data (see below). In addition,… Read More


  • Weekly Economic Update: June 12, 2023

    The Markets (as of market close June 9, 2023) Stocks closed another week higher, with all the major stock benchmark indexes posting gains. With last week’s advance, the Nasdaq has risen for seven consecutive weeks, while the S&P 500 hit… Read More


  • Weekly Economic Update: June 5, 2023

    The Markets (as of market close June 2, 2023) Stocks began the week on a downturn but rallied later to end last week higher. All of the major benchmark stock indexes posted solid weekly gains, led by the Russell 2000,… Read More


  • Weekly Economic Update: May 30, 2023

    The Markets (as of market close May 26, 2023) Wall Street ended last week with mixed returns. The Nasdaq and the S&P 500 were pushed higher by tech shares and artificial intelligence (AI) stocks. The Global Dow, the Dow, and… Read More


  • Weekly Economic Update: May 22, 2023

    The Markets (as of market close May 19, 2023) Most of last week, traders seemed to react to negotiations concerning the debt ceiling. Despite a lackluster ending to the week, stocks closed generally higher. Tech shares climbed nearly 4.0%, while… Read More


  • Weekly Economic Update: May 15, 2023

    The Markets (as of market close May 12, 2023) Stocks trended lower last week, with only the Nasdaq able to eke out a gain. Traders remained pensive as they await negotiations on the debt ceiling. With roughly 92% of the… Read More


  • Weekly Economic Update: May 8, 2023

    The Markets (as of market close May 5, 2023) Stocks closed last week generally lower, with only the Nasdaq eking out a minimal gain. A rally last Friday wasn’t enough to recoup losses experienced during the week. Traders had quite… Read More


  • Weekly Economic Update: May 1, 2023

    The Markets (as of market close April 28, 2023) Stocks ended the week higher as strong corporate earnings data helped offset worries of another round of interest rate hikes, following the Federal Reserve’s meeting this week. All major stock benchmark… Read More


  • Weekly Economic Update: April 24, 2023

    The Markets (as of market close April 21, 2022) Stocks were relatively listless last week, with only the Russell 2000 posting a gain of 0.6%. The Nasdaq, the Dow, and the Global Dow fell between 0.2% and 0.4%, while the… Read More


  • Weekly Economic Update: April 17, 2023

    The Markets (as of market close April 14, 2022) Traders spent much of last week contemplating the impact of the latest inflation data and the first batch of first-quarter bank earnings. The process of disinflation continued, and retail sales softened… Read More


  • Weekly Economic Update: April 10, 2023

    The Markets (as of market close April 7, 2022) Last week, most financial markets closed for Good Friday, although bond markets were open until noon. Stocks ended last week with mixed results, with the Dow and the Global Dow adding… Read More


  • Weekly Economic Update: April 3, 2023

    The Markets (as of market close March 31, 2022) Equities closed the week and month higher. Stocks posted gains in four of the five sessions last week, with the Global Dow and the Russell 2000 leading the way. The Nasdaq… Read More


  • Weekly Economic Update: March 27, 2023

    The Markets (as of market close March 24, 2022) Stock traders were on edge for most of the week, with concerns about banking, rising interest rates, inflation, and volatile stock and bond markets. Treasury yields dipped to their lowest levels… Read More


  • Weekly Economic Update: March 20, 2023

    The Markets (as of market close March 17, 2022) Stocks closed mostly higher during a volatile week. The Nasdaq and the S&P 500 led all the major benchmark indexes, while the Dow, the Russell 2000, and the Global Dow declined… Read More


  • Weekly Economic Update: March 13, 2023

    The Markets (as of market close March 10, 2022) Entering last week, traders were poised to review the latest employment data and its potential impact on the course of the Federal Reserve. Instead, last Friday saw financial regulators close Silicon… Read More


  • Weekly Economic Update: March 6, 2023

    The Markets (as of market close March 3, 2022) A late rally sent stocks higher by the end of last week. All the major benchmark indexes gained nearly 2.0%, with the Nasdaq climbing 2.6% to lead the way. The large… Read More


  • Weekly Economic Update: February 27, 2023

    The Markets (as of market close February 24, 2022) Wall Street reacted negatively to hotter-than-expected inflation data at the end of last week. All the benchmark indexes closed lower, with the Nasdaq falling more than 3.3%, while the remaining indexes… Read More


  • Weekly Economic Update: February 21, 2023

    The Markets (as of market close February 17, 2022) Stock market traders spent much of last week overreacting to the impact of the latest inflation data and favorable economic reports. Consumer prices, producer prices, and export prices rose in January,… Read More


  • Weekly Economic Update: February 13, 2023

    The Markets (as of market close February 10, 2022) Stocks dipped lower last week as traders mulled the direction of the economy as the Federal Reserve continued to increase interest rates, bolstered by January’s strong labor report. With fourth-quarter corporate… Read More


  • Weekly Economic Update: February 6, 2023

    The Markets (as of market close February 3, 2022) Just when traders saw a glimmer of hope that the Fed would soften its rate-hike policy, the January labor figures came out showing a massive job increase coupled with moderated wage… Read More


  • Weekly Economic Update: January 30, 2023

    The Markets (as of market close January 27, 2022) Wall Street ended last week higher on favorable inflation, economic, and corporate earnings data. Traders now must await the Federal Reserve’s meeting this week to see whether the Fed will soften… Read More


  • Weekly Economic Update: January 23, 2023

    The Markets (as of market close January 20, 2022) Last week saw stocks slide lower, despite a rally last Friday. Only the tech-heavy Nasdaq was able to post a gain among the major benchmark indexes. Throughout the week, traders had… Read More


  • Weekly Economic Update: January 17, 2023

    The Markets (as of market close January 13, 2022) Stocks advanced for the second week in a row to kick off 2023. Traders were encouraged by inflation data that showed prices slid lower in December. The interest-rate-sensitive Nasdaq posted gains… Read More


  • Weekly Economic Update: January 9, 2023

    The Markets (as of market close January 6, 2022) Last Friday’s rally helped drive stocks higher to end the first full week of January. Traders apparently saw a deceleration in November and December average hourly earnings (see jobs report below)… Read More


  • Weekly Economic Update: January 3, 2023

    The Markets (as of market close December 30, 2022) A late-week surge in dip buying wasn’t enough to save stocks from closing the last week of 2022 in the red. Only the Russell 2000 and the Global Dow managed to… Read More


  • Weekly Economic Update: December 27, 2022

    The Markets (as of market close December 23, 2022) Stocks ended a turbulent week generally lower as traders digested the latest inflation data and the Federal Reserve’s possible response. Of the major benchmark indexes, only the Dow and the Global… Read More


  • Weekly Economic Update: December 19, 2022

    The Markets (as of market close December 16, 2022) Wall Street saw stocks end last week lower as traders worried that the Federal Reserve’s push to slow rising inflation may lead the economy into a recession. Early in the week,… Read More


  • Weekly Economic Update: December 12, 2022

    The Markets (as of market close December 9, 2022) Stocks couldn’t maintain momentum from the previous two weeks, ultimately closing last week in the red. The small caps of the Russell 2000 gave back over 5.0%, while the Nasdaq dropped… Read More


  • Weekly Economic Update: December 5, 2022

    The Markets (as of market close December 2, 2022) Wall Street extended its rally for the second consecutive week all major stock market benchmark indexes posted gains. As is most often the case lately, the market experienced plenty of volatility… Read More


  • Weekly Economic Update: November 28, 2022

    The Markets (as of market close November 25, 2022) Wall Street ended the Thanksgiving week ahead of where it began, as the major benchmark stock indexes posted solid gains during a week of light trading. The Global Dow led the… Read More


  • Weekly Economic Update: November 21, 2022

    The Markets (as of market close November 18, 2022) Stocks fell last week following warnings from several Federal Reserve officials that more policy tightening was to come. All major benchmark indexes closed the week lower after enjoying solid gains the… Read More


  • Weekly Economic Update: November 14, 2022

    The Markets (as of market close November 11, 2022) Stocks rebounded from a sluggish start to close higher last week. Traders continued to rally behind equities on the hope that last week’s soft inflation data will prompt the Federal Reserve… Read More


  • Weekly Economic Update: November 7, 2022

    The Markets (as of market close November 4, 2022) Despite a late-week rally, stocks closed lower last week. Traders continued to try to assess the plethora of mixed data and its impact on the economy. Inflation continued to rise, and… Read More


  • Weekly Economic Update: October 31, 2022

    The Markets (as of market close October 28, 2022) Wall Street continued its weekly rally last week, with all the major benchmark stock indexes posting solid gains. Traders focused on positive earnings reports from major megacap technology and communication companies… Read More


  • Weekly Economic Update: October 24, 2022

    The Markets (as of market close October 21, 2022) Wall Street enjoyed a notable surge last week, as traders clung to hopes the Federal Reserve may consider scaling back its aggressive policy stance against rising inflation. A report last Friday… Read More


  • Weekly Economic Update: October 17, 2022

    The Markets (as of market close October 14, 2022) Wall Street closed generally lower last week, with only the Dow gaining. The latest data showed inflation is rising, which could lead to more hawkish rate hikes from the Federal Reserve…. Read More


  • Weekly Economic Update: October 10, 2022

    The Markets (as of market close October 7, 2022) Market gains early last week were enough to outpace declines later, as stocks enjoyed their best weekly gains in a month. The Russell 2000, the Dow, and the Global Dow paced… Read More


  • Weekly Economic Update: October 3, 2022

    The Markets (as of market close September 30, 2022) Wall Street ended a very tepid month of September on a downswing. Each of the major benchmark indexes lost value last week, as traders continued to worry about the impact the… Read More


  • Weekly Economic Update: September 26, 2022

    The Markets (as of market close September 23, 2022) Traders endured their second harrowing week in a row as the Federal Reserve continued to raise interest rates aggressively to combat inflation. New signs of slowing global growth and Russia’s threats… Read More


  • Weekly Economic Update: September 19, 2022

    The Markets (as of market close September 16, 2022) Inflation is still rising, albeit at a slower pace, according to the latest data out last week. This will likely support further interest rate increases from the Federal Reserve and worries… Read More


  • Weekly Economic Update: September 12, 2022

    The Markets (as of market close September 9, 2022) Are investors accepting the Federal Reserve’s hawkish path to reduce inflation? Last week’s market performance may lend credence to that possibility, as each of the benchmark stock indexes posted solid gains,… Read More


  • Weekly Economic Update: September 6, 2022

    The Markets (as of market close September 2, 2022) Equities suffered losses for the third consecutive week, as traders anticipated continued aggressive moves by the Federal Reserve to combat inflation. The S&P 500 extended its longest losing streak since mid-June…. Read More


  • Weekly Economic Update: August 29, 2022

    The Markets (as of market close August 26, 2022) Despite evidence that inflation may be slowing, the central bank is committed to fighting inflation, according to last Friday’s speech from the Federal Reserve. Wall Street may have held out hope… Read More


  • Weekly Economic Update: August 22, 2022

    The Markets (as of market close August 19, 2022) The four-week rally for stocks came to an end last week. Traders turned cautious after Fed officials continued to support more interest-rate hikes. All major benchmark indexes lost ground, with the… Read More


  • Weekly Economic Update: August 15, 2022

    The Markets (as of market close August 12, 2022) The stock market posted its fourth straight weekly advance, the longest consecutive weekly rally of 2022. Investors turned to stocks on the premise that the Federal Reserve may reduce the pace… Read More


  • Weekly Economic Update: August 8, 2022

    The Markets (as of market close August 5, 2022) Stocks closed last week generally higher. A surprisingly strong labor report for July helped alleviate recession fears, but opened the door to more interest-rate hikes from the Federal Reserve as it… Read More


  • Weekly Economic Update: August 1, 2022

    The Markets (as of market close July 29nd, 2022) Positive economic news and corporate earnings data helped drive stocks higher last week. Although the Federal Reserve hiked interest rates another 75 basis points, investors may expect subsequent rate increases to… Read More


  • Weekly Economic Update: July 25, 2022

    The Markets (as of market close July 22nd, 2022) Stocks ended last week in the black, with the market posting its best week in a month. Despite a late-week decline, all the major stock benchmark indexes posted solid weekly gains,… Read More


  • Weekly Economic Update: July 18, 2022

    The Markets (as of market close July 15th, 2022) Despite a late-week rally, stocks ended last week lower. A strong retail sales report for June showed continued economic strength, even in the face of rising inflation and concerns over an… Read More


  • Weekly Economic Update: July 11, 2022

    The Markets (as of market close July 8th, 2022) Last Friday’s strong jobs report seems to have alleviated fears of a recession for the time being, but it also likely supported a more aggressive response from the Federal Reserve as… Read More


  • Weekly Economic Update: July 5, 2022

    The Markets (as of market close July 5th, 2022) Despite an end-of-week surge, stocks closed last week lower. Recession fears resulted in traders moving to bonds, driving prices higher and yields lower. As another round of corporate earnings reports nears,… Read More


  • Weekly Economic Update: June 27, 2022

    The Markets (as of market close June 24th, 2022) The stock and bond markets were closed last Monday to observe the federal holiday. Then, after three weeks of losses, stocks rebounded over the next four days to deliver solid gains…. Read More


  • Weekly Economic Update: June 21, 2022

    The Markets (as of market close June 17th, 2022) Last week was again marked by volatility. Stocks experienced brief rallies throughout the week, but not enough to overcome corresponding troughs that ultimately brought the major benchmark indexes lower. The Federal… Read More


  • Weekly Economic Update: June 13, 2022

    The Markets (as of market close June 10th, 2022) U.S. stocks lost ground last week, and Treasury yields rose by 20 basis points as inflation continued to push higher, which means bonds went down as well. The benchmark indexes declined,… Read More


  • Weekly Economic Update: June 6, 2022

    The Markets (as of market close June 3rd, 2022) Investors swallowed modest losses last week as the stock market served up another disappointing performance. Benchmark indexes lost value, with the S&P 500 declining 1.2%, the Nasdaq pulling back 1.0%, and… Read More


  • Weekly Economic Update: May 31, 2022

    The Markets (as of market close May 27th, 2022) Stocks closed higher last week. More upbeat corporate news and favorable economic data helped quell investor angst. The S&P 500 posted its best week since November 2020 and is headed for… Read More


  • Weekly Economic Update: May 23, 2022

    The Markets (as of market close May 20th, 2022) In another volatile week of trading, stocks fell for the seventh consecutive week. A late-day surge last Friday kept the S&P 500 out of bear territory, but not enough to keep… Read More


  • Weekly Economic Update: May 16, 2022

    The Markets (as of market close May 13th, 2022) Despite a late-week rally, stocks closed last week lower, extending the market’s streak of losses to six consecutive weeks. In what proved to be a choppy week of trading, all the… Read More


  • Weekly Economic Update: May 9, 2022

    The Markets (as of market close May 6th, 2022) Stocks ended last week lower, marking the fifth consecutive week of losses. Despite suggestions from Federal Reserve Chairman that the central bank is not likely to raise interest rates by 75… Read More


  • Weekly Economic Update: May 2, 2022

    The Markets (as of market close April 29, 2022) The markets seemed to react with some fear last week. The major indexes fell, with about 90% of S&P 500 stocks losing ground and every major market sector closing in the… Read More


  • Weekly Economic Update: April 25, 2022

    The Markets (as of market close April 22, 2022) Wall Street closed lower last week as investors weighed mixed earnings data against increased certainty of aggressive interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserve. It was the third straight week of… Read More