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October 2020 Outlook and Review   During the first half of October, large-cap U.S. equity indices staged a strong rebound from a challenging September. However, they failed to reach their early September highs and ended the month with the most significant weekly decline (5% – 7%) since March. Small and mid-cap benchmarks outperformed, while large-cap […]

Outlook and Review for the Third Quarter and September 2020 Volatility made a comeback in September, as anticipated given historical trends, particularly during the seasonally weak period of August and September. These months have, on average, displayed poorer performance since 1950. Despite an exceptional August – the best in 34 years – U.S. equity benchmarks […]

August 2020 monthly markets review United States In August, U.S. equities, represented by the S&P 500, reached new record highs despite escalating tensions between the United States and China. What initially began as a trade dispute between the two nations has evolved into restrictions on diplomats and military posturing. However, these ongoing tensions were somewhat […]

News on the stock market for July 1, 2020 Market benchmarks concluded higher on Tuesday, marking their most significant quarterly percentage gain in almost two decades. Investors welcomed positive economic data and chose to overlook the increasing number of new coronavirus cases in various U.S. states. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJI) surged by 217.08 […]

The Markets as of Friday, June 12, 2020, Market Closing   The previous week kicked off on a positive note for the stock market, with all major indexes gaining over 1.0% in a single day. The S&P 500, rising by 1.2%, has now recovered nearly 45.0% from its 2020 low, pushing it back into positive […]