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....
by lindapowell | Aug 8, 2017 | Articles, Economic Updates
August 2017 THE MONTH IN BRIEF The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 2.54% in July as earnings announcements and fundamental indicators provided a lift for the blue chips and other stock market indices. Hiring and manufacturing data was particularly reassuring....
by lindapowell | Jun 6, 2017 | Articles, Economic Updates
June 2017 THE MONTH IN BRIEF May was another good month for stocks. The S&P 500 gained more than 1%, putting its YTD advance above 7.7%. While the housing market showed some spring weakness, hiring bounced back and most other important economic indicators...
by lindapowell | Apr 13, 2017 | Articles, Economic Updates
April 2017 THE MONTH IN BRIEF Stocks went sideways rather than north in March, with the S&P 500 losing just 0.04%. The Federal Reserve made another quarter-point interest rate move, and overseas, the United Kingdom initiated Brexit proceedings. While new...
by lindapowell | Mar 7, 2017 | Articles, Economic Updates
March 2017 THE MONTH IN BRIEF February was a great month for stocks and a historic month for the Dow Jones Industrial Average. The blue chips closed at record highs for 12 straight trading sessions, a feat unmatched for 30 years. The S&P 500 gained 3.72%...
