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As we turn the page on 2022, we leave behind a year that was historically challenging for investors. U.S. stocks finished the year down -19.3%, while international stocks returned -14.4%. Despite the down year, over the past five years...

Stocks rallied last week thanks to fresh confirmation of inflation’s cooling trend and growing optimism that an inflation slowdown may provide the Fed with space to ease up on future rate hikes.The Dow Jones Industrial Average...

As we reflect on the past year, the Juno team is proud of the work we have accomplished for our clients as well as our community. In 2022... the Juno team got involved in our community in a BIG way!We helped support the growth of...

A strong Friday rally triggered by fresh signs of moderating inflation pushed stocks into positive territory to begin the new year. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 1.46%, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 advanced 1.45%....

In a holiday-shortened week, erratic trading left stocks marginally down for the week.The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 0.17%, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 slipped 0.14%. The Nasdaq Composite index fell 0.30%. The MSCI...

Hawkish comments by the Fed and weak economic data heightened investors’ recession concerns and sent stocks lower last week.The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 1.66%, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 retreated 2.08%. The...

Weekly Market Insights: Stocks Slide on Recession Concerns

Paul J. Melnick, Jr., AIF®, CRPS, LUTCF

Monday, December 12, 2022

Recession fears and concerns that the Fed may consider a longer rate-hike cycle sent stocks lower for the week.The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 2.77%, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 fell 3.37%. The Nasdaq Composite index...

Stocks ended higher last week as investors navigated the crosscurrents of a potential easing in future rate hikes and continued strength in the labor market.The Dow Jones Industrial Average edged 0.24% higher, while the Standard &...

Growing optimism that the Fed may be ready to ease future interest rate hikes sent stocks higher in a quiet trading week.The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 1.78%, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 added 1.53%. The Nasdaq...

The stock market edged lower last week as it digested a crosscurrent of conflicting economic data and contrasting comments from Fed officials.The Dow Jones Industrial Average was flat (-0.01%), while the Standard & Poor’s 500...

A cooling inflation number ignited a powerful rally on Thursday, sending stocks to strong gains for the week.The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 4.15%, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 added 5.90%. The Nasdaq Composite index...

Hawkish comments by Fed Chair Jerome Powell, following the announcement of another 75 basis points interest rate hike last week, cast a pall over financial markets, sending yields higher and stocks lower.The Dow Jones Industrial...

Stocks overcame poor earnings results from some of America’s largest companies to post gains last week as investors cheered positive earnings surprises, easing inflation and a rebound in economic growth.The Dow Jones Industrial...

A positive start to a new earnings season and late-week hopes for a near-term easing in Fed rate hikes lifted investors’ spirits and powered stocks to gains for the week.The Dow Jones Industrial Average jumped 4.89%, while the...

Key TakeawaysRecent data showed several key drivers of inflation are beginning to slow, including commodities, home prices, and supply chain constraints(2). However, the Federal Reserve raised interest rates in Q3 as the overall level...

Key Takeaways:1. The Federal Reserve raised interest rates by 0.50% in May, 0.75% in June, and is expected to raise rates again by 0.75% in July.2. U.S. stocks were down by -21.6% through the first half of the year, and bonds were down...

Key Takeaways:1. U.S. equity markets rebounded in March after their fifth worst start to a year since 1928.(2)2. TSA checkpoint data, restaurant reservations, and hotel occupancies are near or exceeding pre-pandemic levels.(7)3. The...