by lindapowell | Nov 6, 2017 | Articles, Economic Updates
November 2017 THE MONTH IN BRIEF October saw the S&P 500 rise 2.22% in response to results from the fall earnings season, encouraging fundamental indicators, and anticipation of tax reforms. An impressive jump in personal spending complemented excellent readings...
by lindapowell | Oct 13, 2017 | Articles, Economic Updates
October 2017 THE MONTH IN BRIEF In August, investors witnessed a terrible natural disaster and heard threats of war on America, and the S&P 500 still managed to gain 0.05%. September brought two terrible natural disasters and more threats of war on America, and...
by lindapowell | Sep 7, 2017 | Articles, Economic Updates
September 2017 THE MONTH IN BRIEF August brought an overwhelming natural disaster, a threat of war from a foreign dictator, and violence in the streets – so it is little wonder stocks went sideways. The S&P 500 eked out an advance of 0.05% for the month....