As we noted last week, the S&P 500 had fallen more than 10% in two days on April 3 and 4, one of the worst two-day declines ever. We also noted that fear and uncertainty was dominating the headlines and that any good news could spark a rally. Well, that happened last week.
The economy had a big year in 2024, avoiding a recession while posting strong job numbers and a soaring stock market — and the markets have rallied even higher since the 2024 presidential election was decided. But the new year brings new concerns for the economy. What impact could we see fr …
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Understanding Market Volatility and Its Effects You’ve probably heard the stock market described as “volatile” in recent years. But what does this mean for your portfolio, and how can you continue to protect and grow your assets during these times? What Is Market Volatility? Volatility in t …
Markets Give Solid Early Marks to Trump, but Not as Strong as 2016 The S&P 500 rallied 2.9% last week helped by some positive inflation news (more on that below). The move pushed the index into positive territory for the year, although still 1.6% below the December 6, 2024 all-time high.
As we look ahead to 2025, we know the scars of high inflation in 2022 and the higher interest rates that came with it are still with us. We’ve seen it in global elections, where incumbents have been rejected across the political spectrum. We’ve seen it in consumer sentiment surveys, which h …
In this week’s episode of Take 5, Ryan Detrick, Chief Market Strategist at Carson Group, and Sonu Varghese, VP, Global Macro Strategist at Carson Group, present their 2025 economic outlook. They foresee no recession, steady economic growth, and stock gains of 12-15%. Bonds may perform excep …
