Market Down and Dirty Last Week’s Economic/Market Summary  Data  U.S. equity indices finished the week down as the recent sell-off intensified. S&P 500 -0.16% Dow -0.24%, Russell 2000 -1.28%, Nasdaq -1.54%1  The All-Country World Index lost -1.60%.1  S&P 500 sub-sectors were mixed last week despite all major indices being down.  Energy led with a gain of over 10% while Utilities … Read More

Market Down and Dirty Last Week’s Economic/Market Summary  Data  U.S. equity indices moved firmly lower last week in risk-off trading.  S&P 500 -3.30% Dow -2.47%, Russell 2000 -4.01%, Nasdaq -3.93%1  The Al-Country World Index declined 2.73%.1  S&P 500 sub-sectors all ended the week in negative territory.  There was nowhere to hide as all sectors lost at least 1%.1  Consumer Discretionary … Read More

Market Down and Dirty Last Week’s Economic/Market Summary  Data  U.S. equity indices all ended the week lower in risk-off trading.  S&P 500 -2.68% Dow -1.86%, Russell 2000 -3.16%, Nasdaq -3.83%1  The Al-Country World Index declined 2.71%.1  S&P 500 sub-sectors were almost all lower last week.  Defensive Consumer Staples & Real Estate were the lone positive sectors. 1  Communications & Energy … Read More

Market Down and Dirty Last Week’s Economic/Market Summary Data  U.S. equity indices ended the week mostly lower.  S&P 500 -2.11% Dow -0.78%, Russell 2000 +0.52%, Nasdaq -2.63%1  The Al-Country World Index sank 1.58%.1  S&P 500 sub-sectors were mixed last week. Energy led to the upside while Industrials & Materials also were strong.  Financials & Technology led to the downside with … Read More