What happens next depends on a host of factors. In this February 10, 2017 market week recap , we look at what shaped the week and what to expect in the near term. The Markets: February 10, 2017 Market Week Recap (as of market close February 10, 2017) The stock indexes listed here posted a strong week of gains as the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq each achieved record highs. Long-term bond prices ... Read More
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January 9, 2017: Market Week Recap
Last week the Dow came close to hitting a new high threshold. What happens next depends on a host of factors. In this January 9, 2017 Market Week Recap that closed as of Friday, January 6, we look at what shaped the week and what to expect in the near term. The Market Week Recap (as of market close January 6, 2017) The markets regained their swag as each of the indexes listed here ... Read More
January 2, 2017: Market Week Recap
The Markets (as of market close December 30, 2016) Save the champagne for New Year's celebrations and not stock market milestones. When the markets opened on January 2, 2017, we were still shy of Dow 20000 and have started a slide backwards from this Big Round Number. This is not the first time that prices have stopped rising as they approach what are more often than not considered large ... Read More
December 27, 2016: Market Week Recap
Market Week Recap: This is a short general summary of key events during the previous week. It recaps major economic data and highlights key dates to watch in the upcoming week. Market Week Recap also includes up-to-date data on the Dow, Nasdaq, S&P 500, Russell 2000, Global Dow, Federal funds target interest rate, and the 10-year Treasury yield. The Markets (as of market close December 23, ... Read More
December 19, 2016: Market Week Recap
We are now offering a new feature in our blogs: Market Week Recap. This is a short general summary of key events during the previous week. It recaps major economic data and highlights key dates to watch in the upcoming week. Market Week Recap also includes up-to-date data on the Dow, Nasdaq, S&P 500, Russell 2000, Global Dow, Federal funds target interest rate, and the 10-year Treasury ... Read More
Reacting to a Market Meltdown
How should you be reacting to a market meltdown? Markets go up. Markets go down. Sometimes suddenly and deeply. Before you jump off a cliff take a deep breath and remember that how you decide on reacting to a market meltdown will make a big difference to your bottom line now and later. Rarely is it a good idea to panic. Investing is a lot about two emotions: fear and greed. Those who end up ... Read More
Can Index Investing Be Too Good
Can index investing be too good for investors? If everyone just follows the market, will we all fall of the cliff together? I don't think so. But I'm biased here. For those who are clients, you know that index investing is at the core of my investment strategy. Research has shown that the the biggest returns on investment come from where you allocate and not necessarily on the specific ... Read More
December 8 Weekly Economic Update from Steve Stanganelli
December 8, 2014 Here is your December 8 weekly economic update from Steve Stanganelli, CFP®, fee-only financial advisor serving Greater Boston to the Merrimack Valley. We enter the beginning of the month with continued good economic news: employment is up with lower oil and gold prices. The US dollar continues to be strong compared to other currencies. This currency strength may actually be ... Read More
Weekly Economic Update from Steve Stanganelli
Here is your new weekly economic update from Steve Stanganelli, CFP®, fee-only financial advisor serving Greater Boston to the Merrimack Valley. Inflation remains tame and there's little I see ahead that could change that view. The economy continues to expand though consumer spending is weak. Home sales have dropped slightly though interest rates are still near historic lows. The big news and ... Read More
End of QE Part 2: Weathering the Storm
Like any great voyage, eventually it comes to an end and you have to move on to what's next. Quantitative easing also known as QE2 is Fed-speak for the Central Bank's program of injecting liquidity into the economy by buying up mortgage bonds to the tune of $85 billion each month. This has done wonders at keeping interest rates down and stock prices up. But what happens when it ends? How are ... Read More
