Unwinding Quantitative Easing for the Average Investor
In today’s Marietta Daily Journal, Bil Lako, CFP®, explains how the Fed will reduce their balance sheet and the effect on the economy.
Investment Wise: Unwinding Quantitative Easing
Between late 2007 and now, the Fed’s balance sheet grew from $830 billion to $4.5 trillion. It will very likely take years for the Fed to pare that down.
Market Roundup: Both the Dow and S&P 500 Reach Record Highs
While the Large-Cap indices reached new highs during the week, the tech-heavy NASDAQ had the best week, climbing more than 2.50%. The major indices closed with mixed moves on Monday, as the Dow Jones Industrial Average ended fractionally in the red zone, and the S&P 500 Index and NASDAQ posted gains.
Market Roundup: U.S. Markets End Holiday-Shortened Week in Green Zone
Monday’s trading was light ahead of the Independence Day holiday, which had U.S. markets closed on Tuesday. On Wednesday, the market learned U.S. Factory orders took another step back in May, losing 0.8%, exceeding consensus’ expectations. Stocks ended last week higher, despite falling energy shares..
Market Roundup: Down Week for Stocks as Tech Sector Stumbles
Investors turned to more defensive stocks like utility companies and other dividend-paying shares, which led the S&P 500 Index to slight gains on Monday. Technology shares led Tuesday’s downswing as the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the S&P 500 saw their biggest daily declines in more than a month.
Market Roundup: Moderate Gains Despite Drop in Energy Sector
On Monday, indices closed out trading in the green zone as the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the S&P 500 Index hit new all-time highs with a rebound in the technology sector. The start of the week also saw crude oil prices decreasing, with West Texas Intermediate crude settling at $44.20 a barrel.
In the News: Is the market in a bubble?
In today’s Marietta Daily Journal, Bil Lako, CFP®, explains why you might think the market is in a bubble and why it’s actually not.
Is the Market in a Bubble?
Henssler Research Analysts, Troy Harmon, CFA, CVA, Nick Antonucci, CVA, and Jacob Keen lead the show in a discussion on a client’s concern on whether or not the market is in a bubble.
Market Roundup: Mixed Market Moves and an Increase in Interest Rates
The week kicked off with stocks taking a downturn, pulled down by Technology shares, raising some concern that the major indices have been influenced by a few large tech firms.
U.S. Census Bureau Releases Report on Young Adulthood
While some may roll their eyes at Millennials, the truth is that economics and demographics of young adulthood have changed. Read all about it in this week’s Financial Tip.