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While the move higher in markets was sparked earlier by the enthusiasm around artificial intelligence, the markets more ...
07/31/2023

While the move higher in markets was sparked earlier by the enthusiasm around artificial intelligence, the markets more recently seem to be looking at a trifecta of better macro trends. The Fed and other global central banks may be nearing an end to rate hikes, inflation continues to gradually moderate and growth remains resilient.

After a nice move higher in markets, some bouts of volatility remain likely. However, we believe there are compelling opportunities still ahead of us, in both the equity and bond markets. Read more in our latest Weekly Market Wrap.

A summary of last week's market highlights and economic news.

Stocks continued their march higher last week, adding to 2023's impressive gain that now has the S&P 500 within 6% of th...
07/24/2023

Stocks continued their march higher last week, adding to 2023's impressive gain that now has the S&P 500 within 6% of the all-time high. The run in the markets since May has largely been powered by rising optimism around the potential for a goldilocks scenario, in which economic conditions are neither too hot to prevent inflation from falling further, nor too cold to descend into recession.

In our latest Weekly Market Wrap, we look at how recent trends in a variety of indicators stack up to prior periods leading up to and following the onset of a recession and share our take on what they might be signaling about the road ahead.

A summary of last week's market highlights and economic news.

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07/19/2023

Traveling this summer? No sweat! Communicating with your Edward Jones team is a breeze with Online Access and our app, no matter how far from home you roam. Or even if you choose a staycation this year. Contact your team from anywhere with a few mouse clicks or screen taps.

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Stocks and bonds jumped last week as investors cheered the sharp deceleration in inflation. Exactly one year from the in...
07/17/2023

Stocks and bonds jumped last week as investors cheered the sharp deceleration in inflation. Exactly one year from the inflation peak, headline CPI has been cut by more than two thirds, solidifying disinflation as the key theme for the economy and the markets this year. But with the S&P 500 already up 17% halfway through the year, is all the good news discounted? In our latest Weekly Market Wrap, we discuss how the inflation path might look like ahead and where we see opportunities in today's market.

A summary of last week's market highlights and economic news.

After a strong first two quarters of 2023, markets stumbled a bit as we entered the first week of the third quarter. Non...
07/10/2023

After a strong first two quarters of 2023, markets stumbled a bit as we entered the first week of the third quarter. Nonetheless, in our view, the resilience in the labor market and services sectors makes the case for a recession or downturn in the near-term unlikely. The key for markets will likely be the direction of inflation, which we believe can continue to moderate further. Learn more in our Weekly Market Wrap.

A summary of last week's market highlights and economic news.

Last week closed the books on the first half of 2023. Markets logged a strong performance year-to-date, though gains so ...
07/03/2023

Last week closed the books on the first half of 2023. Markets logged a strong performance year-to-date, though gains so far may have flown somewhat under the radar for some investors given the lingering scars of 2022. In our latest Weekly Market Wrap, we share perspectives on first half moves and what they signal for what may lay ahead in the second half.

A summary of last week's market highlights and economic news.

As we approach the mid-year point for 2023, there are a few notable trends to highlight. The markets overall continue to...
06/26/2023

As we approach the mid-year point for 2023, there are a few notable trends to highlight. The markets overall continue to remain remarkably resilient, the Federal Reserve (and central banks globally) do not seem done yet with their rate-hiking cycles and the U.S. economy continues to defy calls for recession.

So, how may the economy, Fed and markets fare as we head to the back half of 2023? We highlight three key trends in our latest Weekly Market Wrap.

A summary of last week's market highlights and economic news.

Preparing for summer vacation? That doesn't mean losing track of your accounts or goals. Online Access and our app make ...
06/22/2023

Preparing for summer vacation? That doesn't mean losing track of your accounts or goals. Online Access and our app make staying connected with both a breeze, whether relaxing at home or enjoying the sun and surf.

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Sometimes doing nothing is actually quite something. Last week, the Fed did nothing with interest rates for the first ti...
06/19/2023

Sometimes doing nothing is actually quite something. Last week, the Fed did nothing with interest rates for the first time in more than a year, holding its policy rate steady after 10 straight hikes that totaled 5%. The question now becomes: is nothing from the Fed something for the market? In our latest Weekly Market Wrap, we cover what you need to know about the Fed's pause and how we think it may play out for the economy and markets.

A summary of last week's market highlights and economic news.

At the brink of a bull market? This year's rally has been powered by AI enthusiasm and a resilient economy that has defi...
06/12/2023

At the brink of a bull market? This year's rally has been powered by AI enthusiasm and a resilient economy that has defied expectations for a slowdown in the face of higher interest rates. But central banks are taking notice. We offer our perspective on what makes this cycle unique and how it may play out in the second half of the year in our latest Weekly Market Wrap.

A summary of last week's market highlights and economic news.

Last week closed the market's books on May and opened the curtain on the latest reading on the jobs market. The former w...
06/05/2023

Last week closed the market's books on May and opened the curtain on the latest reading on the jobs market. The former was rather benign, with the S&P 500 logging a slight gain on the month. The latter, however, revealed more movement, with signs that employment conditions – while still quite healthy – are showing small signs of softening. In our latest Weekly Market Wrap, we offer three key takeaways from the latest jobs report and what they tell us about the potential path ahead for the economy and financial markets.

A summary of last week's market highlights and economic news.

While stock markets were broadly lower this past week, one sector stood out in that it was up over 2.0% for the week: in...
05/30/2023

While stock markets were broadly lower this past week, one sector stood out in that it was up over 2.0% for the week: information technology. In fact, the technology sector is one of just three sectors in the S&P 500 index that is positive year-to-date, along with consumer discretionary and communication services. We offer thoughts on the future outlook and considerations for long-term investors in our latest Weekly Market Wrap.

A summary of last week's market highlights and economic news.

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