The first quarter of 2020 proved to be one of the most volatile on record. By the end of the quarter, market performance reached lows not seen since the Global Financial Crisis. As we are all aware, this severe decline was a result of the pandemic caused by COVID-19. When looking at the returns for […]
Feeling All Right – Financial Market Update
In the NewsFeeling All Right – Financial Market Update Last September, everything felt fine. Led by technology stocks, the stock market was up over 10%. The Federal Reserve raised the fed funds rate 0.75% at this point in 2018, causing bond performance to be basically flat, but at least savers were earning something in their savings accounts […]
The Rocky Road to Nowhere – 2018 First Quarter Review
Market UpdateTom Beilstein, CFA Co-CIO, Bill Few Associates, Inc. The first quarter of 2018 saw the return of volatility as market participants weighed the good news versus the bad news. The S&P 500 started the year off on a positive note as investors digested the possible benefits from corporate and individual tax cuts, rallying 7.6% through […]
