Investing Based on Politics is a Bad Idea for Your Retirement Portfolio
As the 2024 presidential election approaches, Americans are preparing to vote in what polls forecast to be a tight race.
Federal Reserve Set to Begin Cutting Interest Rates in September
Monthly Market Summary
* The S&P 500 Index returned +2.3% in August, outperforming the Russell 2000 Index’s
Long-Term Perspective: Market Volatility is the Price of Admission for Investing
The stock market had a strong start this year. The S&P 500 gained over +15% in the first
The Stock Market Experienced a Big Rotation in July
Monthly Market Summary
* The S&P 500 Index returned +1.2% in July, underperforming the Russell 2000 Index’s
Market History: Can the S&P 500 Maintain Its 2024 Momentum?
The stock market had a strong start in the first half of 2024. Figure 1 compares the S&P
2Q 2024 Recap & 3Q 2024 Outlook
Key Updates on the Economy & Markets
How Nvidia Is Shaping the S&P 500’s Performance in 2024
The S&P 500 Index is a well-known stock market index that tracks the performance of 500 of the
Global Markets Trade Higher After April Sell-Off
Monthly Market Summary
* The S&P 500 Index gained +5.1%, slightly outperforming the Russell 2000 Index’s +5.
An Updated Timeline on Expected Interest Rate Cuts
Ten months have passed since the Federal Reserve last raised interest rates. The pause in rate hikes follows a 17-month
Rising Treasury Yields Cause Stocks & Bonds to Trade Lower
Monthly Market Summary
* The S&P 500 Index returned -4.0% in April, outperforming the Russell 2000 Index’s
