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The Economy vs. Interest Rates

Bell Investment Advisors

labor market. The broader economy surprises, too. With a seemingly unstoppable labor market and an economy that’s defied recession expectations, why have most financial markets declined since July? The post The Economy vs. Interest Rates appeared first on Bell Investment Advisors.

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Bear Market June

Bell Investment Advisors

In June, the stock market ebbed once again, reflecting investors’ concerns about the twin risks of inflation and economic slowdown. and international stocks into bear market territory. Compared to the stock market, the volatility of the U.S. bond market was tame. Compared to the stock market, the volatility of the U.S.

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Happy Holidays

Bell Investment Advisors

December serves as a reminder that it is often best to ignore market volatility. The market volatility that first appeared in August eventually forced most categories of stocks into negative territory for the year. Not to be left out, the bond market rose by 9% from its October low. stock market for the month.

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Weekly Market Insight – October 10, 2022

Cornerstone Financial Advisory

The MSCI EAFE index, which tracks developed overseas stock markets, gained 3.42%. prime minister’s decision to reverse a tax cut proposal that had upended financial markets the previous week lifted investors. Falling yields further lifted investor enthusiasm, as did new economic data indicating a cooling economy.

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The Silver Lining of Volatility

Bell Investment Advisors

The volatility which has dogged financial markets this year continued during May. stock market declined for several sessions until it was 5.5% stocks down about 19% from their early January high, right on the cusp of an official bear market. stock market almost back to where it began the month. Forrest Bell, CFP®.

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Client Letter | Better Times Ahead | September 28, 2022

James Hendries

Dear Valued Investor, In the last several weeks, we have continued to face elevated uncertainty in financial markets due to high inflation and rising interest rates, and we thought it was an important time to take stock with the final quarter of 2022 just ahead. in August of this year. At the same time, inflation is decelerating.

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A Winding Road

Bell Investment Advisors

Investor optimism carried the global stock market higher during the beginning of September. High inflation puts a consistently unwanted pressure on consumers and on the economy in general. Rate increases, however, raise the chance of a recession, a possibility now being priced in to the market as illustrated by September’s market drop.

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