Volatility returned to the markets in the third quarter after strong performance in the first half of this year. Stocks finished the third quarter generally lower amid surging COVID cases with the Delta variant, supply chain disruptions, concerns about slowing economic growth and rising inflation. The S&P 500 (US large cap stocks) was able to …
Capital Market Report
2nd Quarter Capital Market Review
The markets continued their upward trajectory during the second quarter. Investors continued to look past COVID-19 and anticipate a sustained recovery in corporate earnings as the economy bounces back to life. The S&P 500 (large cap US stocks) was up 15.25% through June 30th. Commodities are the top performing broad asset class year-to-date, followed by …
1st Quarter Capital Market Review
Stocks surged higher in the first quarter with the ongoing coronavirus vaccine rollout and a larger than expected government stimulus. The markets rallied with the hope of a quicker return to normal activities. The S&P 500 (US large cap stocks) rose 6.2% for the quarter. Energy and financial stocks were the top performing sectors (see …