US Stocks End another Volatile Week Lower On Economic Uncertainty

Major U.S. stock indices ended the week lower, despite a strong Friday rally.  Developed international and emerging markets indices had slight gains for the week.  Driving the stock selloff were fears of an economic slowdown from a trade war as well as a possible government shutdown.  The markets rallied on Friday when it appeared a […]

US Stocks End a Volatile Week Lower On Economic Uncertainty

Major U.S. stock indices ended a volatile week lower as conflicting signals on tariffs created uncertainty.  At the same time, developed international and emerging market indices end the week higher on expectations on increased defense spending.  On Thursday, the Nasdaq 100 index entered correction territory, down 10% from its peak but trimmed the week’s losses […]

Stocks End the Week Mixed

It was a volatile week as weakening consumer sentiment, economic data and fear over tariffs, tanked stocks until a weaker than expected PCI price index release on Friday.  Major stock indices ended the week mixed with the biggest gain in the Dow 30 Industrials and the biggest loss in emerging markets. Treasury bond yields fell […]

U.S. Stocks Lower as Concerns Grow Over Slowing Economy

U.S. stock indices ended the holiday shortened week lower as concerns grew over a slowing economy.  The biggest loss was in the Dow 30 Industrials while emerging markets ended higher.  It was a light week for economic data.  The FED released minutes from their January meeting.  Members expressed concern that trade and immigration changes could […]

Stocks End the Week with Modest Gains Despite Weaker Economic Data and Higher Prices

Major market indices had modest gains with the biggest gains in developed international stocks and the smallest gains in the Russell 2000 small cap index. Treasury bond yields rose with the 30-year bond yield at 4.703% and the 10-Year note at 4.481%.  Freddie Mac reported that the average 30-year mortgage rate fell to 6.87%.  Crude […]