Quarterly snapshot Major global equity market indexes saw mixed performance in the second quarter of 2024, but ended the first half of the year in positive territory. U.S. stocks were bolstered largely by a rally concentrated in shares of a select few companies—but namely Nvidia— benefiting from artificial intelligence (AI). Most developed equity markets outside…
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READ MOREKey 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 while keeping a close eye on corporate earnings and valuations. Economists are analyzing inflation and labor market data to determine their impact on the…
READ MOREThe 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 track the broad index, and investors use it as a benchmark to gauge the relative performance of their portfolios. This year, a unique phenomenon is impacting the S&P 500. A…
READ MOREMonthly Market Summary The S&P 500 Index gained +5.1%, slightly outperforming the Russell 2000 Index’s +5.0% return. Ten of the eleven S&P 500 sectors traded higher, led by Utilities. Corporate investment-grade bonds produced a +2.2% total return as Treasury yields fell, outperforming the corporate high-yield bond index’s +1.6% total return. International stock performance was varied….
READ MOREMonthly Market Summary 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 Estate. Corporate investment-grade bonds produced a -3.2% total return as Treasury yields rose, while corporate high-yield bonds produced a -1.3% total return. International stocks outperformed…
READ MOREQuarterly snapshot Global equity markets garnered positive returns over the first quarter of 2024, due to optimism that major central banks will begin to cut interest rates sometime this year. Generally upbeat corporate earnings reports also bolstered investors’ confidence. Global fixed-income assets lost ground for the quarter. U.S. Treasury yields rose across the curve—with the…
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READ MOREKey Updates on the Economy & Markets Stocks continued their upward trajectory in early 2024. The S&P 500 returned more than 10% for a second consecutive quarter, setting multiple new all-time highs along the way. Notably, this quarter saw a significant shift in sentiment, as investors now only expect three interest rate cuts this year…
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