Market Down and Dirty Last Week’s Economic/Market Summary Data U.S. equities roared higher last week led by the 2022 laggards. S&P 500 +2.48% Dow +1.81%, Russell 2000 +2.45%, Nasdaq +4.32%1 The All-Country World Index rose +2.13%.1 S&P 500 sub-sectors were mostly higher last week. Consumer Discretionary led the way with a gain of 6.41% and Tech rose 4%.1 Utilities & … Read More

Market Down and Dirty Last Week’s Economic/Market Summary Data U.S. equities ended the week mostly lower as participants continue to play chicken with the Fed. S&P 500 -0.66% Dow -2.70%, Russell 2000 -1.07%, Nasdaq +0.55%1 The All-Country World Index declined -0.26%.1 S&P 500 sub-sectors were mostly lower last week. Tech & Energy were the only positive sectors with gains just … Read More

Market Down and Dirty Last Week’s Economic/Market Summary Data U.S. equities moved higher last week, bolstered by inflation ticking lower in December. S&P 500 +2.69% Dow +2.00%, Russell 2000 +5.33%, Nasdaq +4.82%1 The All-Country World Index rose +3.35%.1 S&P 500 sub-sectors ended the week mostly higher. Consumer Discretionary led to the upside by a wide margin at +5.78%.1 Defensive sectors … Read More

Market Down and Dirty Last Week’s Economic/Market Summary Data U.S. equities moved higher last week as economic data gave investors hope for a Fed hike slowdown. S&P 500 +1.48% Dow +1.46%, Russell 2000 +1.85%, Nasdaq +0.98%1 The All-Country World Index rose +1.83%.1 S&P 500 sub-sectors ended the week mostly higher. Financials & Materials led to the upside with gains north … Read More