Mixed Results as Interest Rate Concerns Grow #WEVU 02/21/2023
Growing concerns about further interest rate hikes, prompted by fresh economic data, reversed early-week gains and left stocks mixed for the week.
Mixed Feelings & Mixed Earnings #WEVU 02/13/2023
Stocks drifted lower as a week of mixed earnings reports and resurgent worries over Fed monetary policy dragged on investor sentiment.
Inflation Heading in the Right Direction #WEVU 02/06/2023
In this weeks update: Stocks were mixed last week following better-than-expected corporate reports and increasing optimism over a slowdown in interest rates.
Earnings & Data Tell Two Different Stories on Near Future #WEVU 01/30/2023
In this weeks update: Stocks added to their early 2023 gains amid a busy stream of mixed corporate earnings results and conflicting economic data.
Mixed Results Following Weak Economic Data #WEVU 01/23/2023
In this weeks update: Stocks showed mixed results last week as recession fears resurfaced in response to weak economic data and a tepid start to a new corporate earnings season.
Inflation Cools, Stocks Warm Up #WEVU 01/17/2023
In this weeks update: Stocks rallied last week thanks to fresh confirmation of inflation’s cooling trend and growing optimism that an inflation slowdown may provide the Fed with space to ease up on future rate hikes.
New Years Rally in Reply to Positive Economic News #WEVU 01/09/2023
In this weeks update: New Year’s rally in reply to positive economic news.
Erratic Holiday Trading Leaves Stocks in Doldrums #WEVU 01/03/2023
In this weeks update: During a holiday-shortened week, erratic trading left stocks marginally down for the week.
Recession Concerns, Fed Talk Keep Stocks Cold #WEVU 12/19/2022
In this weeks update: Hawkish comments by the Fed and weak economic data heightened investors’ recession concerns and sent stocks lower last week.
Stocks Slide on Recession Concerns #WEVU 12/12/2022
In this weeks update: Recession fears and concerns that the Fed may consider a longer rate-hike cycle sent stocks lower for the week.
Easing on Rate Hikes and Job Numbers Cheer Markets #WEVU 12/05/2022
In this week’s recap: Easing on rate hikes and job numbers cheer markets
Markets Edge Lower Ahead of Thanksgiving #WEVU 11/21/2022
In this weeks update: The stock market edged lower last week as it digested a crosscurrent of conflicting economic data and contrasting comments from Fed officials.
Cooling Inflation Brings Market Gains #WEVU 11/14/2022
In this weeks update: A cooling inflation number ignited a powerful rally on Thursday, sending stocks to strong gains for the week.
Stocks Slip After Powell Comments #WEVU 11/07/2022
In this weeks update: Hawkish comments by Fed Chair Jerome Powell, following the announcement of another 75 basis points interest rate hike last week, cast a pall over financial markets, sending yields higher and stocks lower.
Plenty of Treats for Wall Street this Week #WEVU 10/31/2022
In this weeks update: Stocks overcame poor earnings results from some of America’s largest companies to post gains last week as investors cheered positive earnings surprises, easing inflation and a rebound in economic growth.
Wall Street Flips Script, Enjoys Rally #WEVU 10/24/2022
In this weeks update: A positive start to a new earnings season and late-week hopes for a near-term easing in Fed rate hikes lifted investors’ spirits and powered stocks to gains for the week.
Volatility Reigns; Inflations Remains Unchecked #WEVU 10/17/2022
In this weeks update: Stocks were mixed amid wide intra- and inter-day price swings, as technology shares bore the brunt of the downdraft.
US & UK See Financial Turbulence #WEVU 10/03/2022
In this weeks update: Rising recession fears and uncertainty in the bond and currency markets sent stocks to new 2022 lows last week.
Fallout From Powell Comments Continues #WEVU 09/26/2022
In this weeks update: Fed Chair Powell said the U.S. would not tame inflation without economic pain. This week heightened recession fears and sent stocks broadly lower.
White Hot Inflation Report Alarms Investors #WEVU 09/19/2022
In this weeks update: A hotter-than-expected inflation report sent stocks sharply lower last week as investors faced the prospect of more aggressive interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserve for perhaps a longer period.