Market History: Can the S&P 500 Maintain Its 2024 Momentum?
The stock market had a strong start in the first half of 2024. Figure 1 compares the S&P 500’s year-to-date return against its average annual
2Q 2024 Recap & 3Q 2024 Outlook
Key Updates on the Economy & Markets The topic of interest rate cuts continues to dominate the financial markets. Investors are focused on when the Federal Reserve will lower rates, all
How Nvidia is Shaping the S&P 500’s Performance in 2024
The S&P 500 Index is a well-known stock market index that tracks the performance of 500 of the largest U.S. companies. Many large-cap ETFs passively
Global Markets Trade Higher After April Sell-Off
Monthly Market Summary Stocks and Bonds Rebound in May Driven by Mega-Cap Technology The S&P 500 set a new all-time high in May after trading lower in April. The technologyheavy Nasdaq 100 Index gained +6.2% and
An Updated Timeline on Expected Interest Rate Cuts
Ten months have passed since the Federal Reserve last raised interest rates. The pause in rate hikes follows a 17-month period where the central bank
Rising Treasury Yields Cause Stocks & Bonds To Trade Lower
The S&P 500 Index returned -4.0%, outperforming the Russell 2000 Index’s -6.8% return. Ten of the eleven S&P 500 sectors traded lower in April, led by Real