Market Commentaries

01 Feb

Jobs and ISM Score a Touchdown

February 1st, 2019 The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed out January on a high note, up 7.17% for the month. That was the index’s largest one-month gain since 2015 and biggest January gain in 30 years. A monster jobs report, healthy corporate earnings, and indications from the Federal Reserve signaling it would remain patient in…

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25 Jan

A High Five for the Market

January 25th, 2019 Markets continued their march higher this week, sending the Dow Jones Industrial Average to its fifth consecutive winning week. The bullish outcome was cemented by news on Friday that the Federal Reserve may end its balance sheet unwinding sooner than expected. This boosted investor confidence that the central bank is indeed continuing…

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18 Jan

Shift in Sentiment Takes Hold

January 18th, 2019 Markets continue to rise this week, sending the S&P 500 to its fourth consecutive win. The positive mood was driven by strong corporate earnings, led by Goldman Sachs which rose 9.54% on strong Q4 2018 results. Investor confidence also got a boost from progress in ongoing trade negotiations between the U.S. and…

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