• Equities Maintain Some Upward Momentum

    Strong earnings and economic data helped propel equities higher in April, along with abundant liquidity provided by the Fed in the form of bond buying and continued low rates. Strengthening economic data has […]

    Published On: May 10, 2021Categories: Stock Market

  • Yields Approach An Inflection Point

    Despite a sell off in equity markets towards the end of February, equity indexes managed to post a gain for the month, with energy and commodities leading.  A rapid rise in interest rates […]

    Published On: March 20, 2021Categories: Investing, Stock Market

  • Market Indexes March 2021

    MARCH 2021 (all values as of 02.26.2021) Stock Indices: Dow Jones 30,932 S&P 500 3,811 Nasdaq 13,192 Bond Sector Yields: 2 Yr Treasury 0.14% 10 Yr Treasury 1.44% 10 Yr Municipal 1.12% High […]

    Published On: March 12, 2021Categories: Bond Market, Market Index Returns, Stock Market

  • Volatility Returns To Markets – Domestic Equity Update

    Equity indexes were nearly unchanged in January following volatility that drove prices higher and lower throughout the month. Market performance for prior Januarys have historically been acknowledged as an indicator of where markets […]

    Published On: February 12, 2021Categories: Economy, Stock Market

  • Market Indexes January 2021

    (all values as of 12.31.2020) Stock Indexes: Dow Jones 30,606 S&P 500 3,756 Nasdaq 12,888 Bond Sector Yields: 2 Yr Treasury 0.13% 10 Yr Treasury 0.93% 10 Yr Municipal 0.69% High Yield 4.34% […]

    Published On: January 12, 2021Categories: Bond Market, Market Index Returns, Stock Market

  • Market Indexes December 2020

    December 2020 (all values as of 11.30.2020) Stock Indexes: Dow Jones 29,638 S&P 500 3,621 Nasdaq 12,198 Bond Sector Yields: 2 Yr Treasury 0.16% 10 Yr Treasury 0.84% 10 Yr Municipal 0.71% High […]

    Published On: December 5, 2020Categories: Bond Market, Market Index Returns, Stock Market

  • Markets Head Higher in November – Equity Market Overview

    The combination of a finalized election, effective vaccine trials, and positive earnings from various sectors, drove equity indices higher in November. Analysts expect upcoming additions to the S&P 500 Index to produce added […]

    Published On: December 5, 2020Categories: Stock Market

  • Election Uncertainty

    Are you wondering why the current election results are not creating more uncertainty for the markets? Why is the U.S. stock market still going up? Could it be that Trump still has a […]

    Published On: November 6, 2020Categories: Stock Market

  • Market Indexes as of October 30, 2020

    November 2020 (all values as of 10.30.2020) Stock Indices: Dow Jones 26,501 S&P 500 3,269 Nasdaq 10,911 Bond Sector Yields: 2 Yr Treasury 0.14% 10 Yr Treasury 0.88% 10 Yr Municipal 0.94% High […]

    Published On: November 4, 2020Categories: Bond Market, Market Index Returns, Stock Market

  • Equities Taper Off In September

    Despite a pullback in September, equities managed to end the third quarter with gains. The technology sector was the primary contributor to the S&P 500 Index, which was up 8.93% for the third […]

    Published On: October 10, 2020Categories: Stock Market