NEWS & COMMENTARY

Not many of us would envy the Federal Reserve’s job of overseeing the U.S. economy. It’s a monumental task, one that requires vigilant watch and careful utilization of tools that […]

Stocks have made an abrupt about-face in the early days of February after marching steadily higher in January, a continuation of the bull market party in place since the election […]

2017 was a year to celebrate gains in most stock markets around the world. The S&P 500 index continued to be the favored index, though some international markets also shone […]

The future course of interest rates is a topic of much attention lately, as the economy continues its slow but steady recovery from the financial crisis of 2008. How quickly […]

Last month marked the 30-year anniversary of the October 1987 stock market plunge in which the major indices fell over 20% in a single day. It still remains the largest […]

Stocks continued to advance in the third quarter, with the S&P 500 index rising about 4%. That is a pretty strong result for the period, especially as August and September […]

After a relatively strong start to the summer season—with the S&P 500 index rising in June and July—stocks took a breather in August, finishing essentially flat. Small-cap stocks and energy […]

Both the stock and bond markets were kind to investors last month, posting reasonable gains for investors. This was a nice gift since — as we discussed in last month’s […]

As temperatures heat up across the country at this time of year, the pace of life often slows down as we seek to stay cool and savor the long days […]