Economic Market Summary

Market Down and Dirty Last Week’s Economic/Market Summary  Data   U.S. equity indices posted large gains last week on the back of some strong earnings reports. S&P 500 +4.28% Dow +2.97%, Russell 2000 +4.31%, Nasdaq +4.70%1 The All-Country World Index moved higher by 3.24%.1  S&P 500 sub-sectors were all higher last week. Energy led the way with a 10% gain followed … Read More

Economic Market Summary

Market Down and Dirty Last Week’s Economic/Market Summary  Data   U.S. equity indices bounced back last week to finish higher. S&P 500 +2.59% Dow +3.33%, Russell 2000 +3.71%, Nasdaq +3.45%1 The All-Country World Index moved higher by 3.11%.1  S&P 500 sub-sectors were all mostly higher last week. Consumer Discretionary, Industrials, & Materials led to the upside.  Healthcare & Utilities were the … Read More

Economic Market Summary

Market Down and Dirty Last Week’s Economic/Market Summary  Data  U.S. equity indices ended the week lower despite a Friday rally. S&P 500 -0.91% Dow -0.16%, Russell 2000 -1.42%, Nasdaq -1.57%1 The All-Country World Index moved lower by 1.62%.1  S&P 500 sub-sectors were all lower last week except Consumer Staples. Staples & Utilities were virtually flat on the week to lead … Read More

Economic Market Summary

Market Down and Dirty Last Week’s Economic/Market Summary  Data   U.S. equity indices moved higher last week despite rising interest rates. S&P 500 +1.95% Dow +0.77%, Russell 2000 +2.44%, Nasdaq +4.56%1 The All-Country World Index was higher by 1.31%.1  S&P 500 sub-sectors were mixed last week. The year-to-date laggards led with Tech & Cons Discretionary gaining over 4%.1  The best performers … Read More

Economic Market Summary

Market Down and Dirty Last Week’s Economic/Market Summary  Data  U.S. equity indices moved lower last week as the rebound evaporated. S&P 500 -2.27% Dow -1.28%, Russell 2000 -2.00%, Nasdaq -4.13%1 The All-Country World Index declined 2.26%.1  S&P 500 sub-sectors were mostly lower last week. Utilities, Energy, Staples, & Healthcare were the only positive sectors. 1  Technology & Consumer Discretionary led … Read More