Tag: Financial News & Commentary

Presented by Bruce Hosler Financial Market Quarterly Highlights, Q1 2022 Despite mixed first -quarter results, markets partially bounced back in March. Medical risks related to Covid-19 fell substantially throughout the quarter. The Russian invasion of Ukraine and the Fed’s monetary tightening policies impacted markets. Positive March wraps shaky quarter Equity markets partially bounced back in March. The S&P 500, Dow

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Presented by Bruce Hosler Financial Market Quarterly Highlights, Q4 2021 Solid December Caps Off a Strong Year for Markets Markets rallied to finish out 2021, with all three major U.S. indices notching gains for the month, quarter, and year. The S&P 500 gained 4.48 percent in December, 11.03 percent for the quarter, and 28.71 percent for the year. The Dow

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Presented by Bruce Hosler Financial Market Quarterly Highlights, Q3 2021 Domestic and international markets fell sharply in September, which weighed on quarterly returns. The economic recovery appeared to slow due to continued medical concerns and falling consumer confidence. Political risks at home and abroad led to uncertainty as we start the fourth quarter. Rocky September Leads to Mixed Quarter Markets

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Presented by Bruce Hosler Financial Market Quarterly Highlights,  Q2 2021 Positive June Caps Off Strong Quarter for Markets Equity markets rallied in June, which capped off a positive month and quarter for all three major U.S. indices. Both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite hit record highs in June before pulling back slightly toward month-end. The S&P 500 gained 2.33

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Here’s What You Should Know About Bitcoin We’ve all seen the stories about bitcoin over the past few years—the triumphs and the pitfalls. For many investors, this cryptocurrency has raised a lot of questions and a lot of curiosity. Is bitcoin just a “scam” that will end in a meltdown? Or does it have the potential to revolutionize financial markets

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Presented by Bruce Hosler Financial Market Quarterly Highlights, Q1 2021 Despite volatility, domestic and international equity markets finished the quarter with positive results. Rising interest rates, fueled by inflation and growth expectations, were a headwind for fixed income markets. The economic recovery continued, with strong jobs data and rising consumer confidence. Solid Month Caps Positive Quarter U.S. stock markets saw

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The American Jobs Plan and Proposed Tax Policy On March 31, 2021, President Biden introduced the American Jobs Plan, a proposal designed to improve the country’s aging infrastructure. In total, the plan will invest more than $2 trillion over the next decade. The specific provisions of the proposal will likely change prior to making its way to Congress and will

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Presented by Bruce Hosler Financial Market Quarterly Highlights, Q4 2020 Domestic and international markets finished the month, quarter, and year with positive results. The start of the public vaccination process was a positive development for the coronavirus crisis. Economic data was mixed heading into year-end, but the stimulus bill and public health progress should help support growth moving forward. Strong

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Presented by Bruce Hosler Financial Market Quarterly Highlights, Q3 2020 Markets dropped in September, but they showed solid gains for the quarter. Coronavirus cases increased in September–a sign that risks may rise heading into the fall. Economic data released in September pointed to a slowdown, but continued moderate growth remains likely. Positive Quarter, Despite Rough September Markets dropped early in

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