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From Fed rate cuts to record highs, Q4 wrapped up a strong year for markets. Our January Quarterly Market Insights break...
01/08/2025

From Fed rate cuts to record highs, Q4 wrapped up a strong year for markets. Our January Quarterly Market Insights breaks down what drove performance and what investors are watching in 2025.

Quarterly Market Insights | January 2025 U.S. Markets Stocks posted solid gains in Q4 as investors navigated the presidential election, overseas unrest, and Fed rate cuts. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index rose 2.07 percent, while the Nasdaq Composite surged 6.17 percent. By contrast, the Dow Jones ...

Stocks notched solid gains in November as post-election enthusiasm and holiday-shopping fueled the advance.
12/06/2024

Stocks notched solid gains in November as post-election enthusiasm and holiday-shopping fueled the advance.

Monthly Market Insights | December 2024 U.S. Markets Stocks notched solid gains in November as post-election enthusiasm and holiday shopping combined to fuel the advance. The Dow Jones Industrial Average led, gaining 7.54 percent. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index picked up 5.73 percent, while the N...

Stocks edged lower in October amid pre-election jitters and solid Q3 earnings reports, while investors kept a close eye ...
11/07/2024

Stocks edged lower in October amid pre-election jitters and solid Q3 earnings reports, while investors kept a close eye on economic data pointing to a potential "soft landing."

Monthly Market Insights | November 2024 U.S. Markets Stocks fell in October as pre-election jitters hung over trading while solid but not spectacular Q3 corporate reports failed to buoy spirits. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 1.34 percent, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index (S&P 500) sli...

Q3 saw a Fed-fueled rally, but what's next? Our Quarterly Market Insights for October explores the latest economic indic...
10/04/2024

Q3 saw a Fed-fueled rally, but what's next? Our Quarterly Market Insights for October explores the latest economic indicators and what investors may be talking about in Q4.

Quarterly Market Insights | Q3 2024 U.S. Markets Investors welcomed the Fed’s decision regarding short-term interest rates, causing stocks to post solid gains in the third quarter. The Dow Jones Industrial Average, which dipped in Q2, picked up 8.21 percent for the third quarter. The S&P 500 Index...

Stocks notched modest gains in August, helping investors forget a volatile month of trading, punctuated by upbeat commen...
09/06/2024

Stocks notched modest gains in August, helping investors forget a volatile month of trading, punctuated by upbeat comments by Fed officials about interest rates.

Monthly Market Insights | September 2024 U.S. Markets Stocks notched modest gains in August, helping investors forget a volatile month of trading, punctuated by upbeat comments by Fed officials about interest rates. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 1.76 percent, while the S&P 500 Index tacked o...

Stocks edged higher in August as investors monitored economic reports for the Fed's next move with short-term interest r...
08/08/2024

Stocks edged higher in August as investors monitored economic reports for the Fed's next move with short-term interest rates

Monthly Market Insights | August 2024 U.S. Markets Stocks edged higher during a volatile month of trading as investors monitored economic reports about the Fed’s next move with short-term interest rates. The Dow Jones Industrial Average led in July, picking up 4.41 percent. The Standard & Poor’s...

Despite a challenging start to Q4 due to rising bond yields and monetary policy concerns, optimism surged with new infla...
01/05/2024

Despite a challenging start to Q4 due to rising bond yields and monetary policy concerns, optimism surged with new inflation data and Fed Chair Jerome Powell's encouraging remarks, leading to a market rally.

Quarterly Market Insights | Q4 2023 U.S. Markets Stocks moved higher in the final three months of the year as bond yields trended lower in growing anticipation of a potential Fed easing. For the three months ending on December 31, the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 12.5 percent while the Standa...

The fears that dragged on the stock market since August evaporated in November as fresh inflation data reaffirmed contin...
12/07/2023

The fears that dragged on the stock market since August evaporated in November as fresh inflation data reaffirmed continuing progress in the fight against rising prices.

Monthly Market Insights | December 2023 U.S. Markets Stock prices surged last month as positive inflation data and falling bond yields emboldened investors. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 8.77 percent, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index advanced 8.92 percent. The Nasdaq Composite, whic...

Does your cover you if you get into an accident with an uninsured driver?
11/30/2023

Does your cover you if you get into an accident with an uninsured driver?

You’re hit by an uninsured driver. Now what? Are you protected against financial losses?

For many, retirement starts a new phase of life. Are you getting prepared for your new phase?
11/23/2023

For many, retirement starts a new phase of life. Are you getting prepared for your new phase?

This calculator can help you estimate how much you may need to save for retirement.

Many people consider paying off their mortgage in retirement an easy choice. But have you considered some of these often...
11/21/2023

Many people consider paying off their mortgage in retirement an easy choice. But have you considered some of these often overlooked points?

Explore the benefits and drawbacks to paying off your mortgage prior to retirement with this article.

Stay ahead this year with this handy Personal Finance Calendar.
11/16/2023

Stay ahead this year with this handy Personal Finance Calendar.

Use this handy calendar to remember the year’s most important financial dates.

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