Monthly Economic Update January 2022

January 11, 2022 Blog
In this month’s recap: Stocks rally as early data suggests the health impact of Omicron was less severe than initially feared. U.S. Markets Stocks rallied in December as early data suggested that the health impact of the Omicron variant was less severe than initially feared. The Dow Jones Industrial Average picked up 5.38 percent, while
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Monthly Economic Update December 2021

December 7, 2021 Blog
In this month’s recap: Reports of a new COVID-19 variant blindsided markets as a wave of late selling erased the month’s earlier gains. U.S. Markets Reports of a new COVID-19 variant in late November roiled markets as a wave of selling erased the month’s earlier gains. The Dow Jones Industrial Average took the hardest hit,
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Monthly Economic Update November 2021

November 5, 2021 Blog
In this month’s recap: Stock prices notched solid gains as a strong start to the corporate earnings season fired up investors. U.S. Markets A strong corporate earnings season renewed investor enthusiasm for stocks and propelled the market to healthy gains in October. The Dow Jones Industrial Average advanced 5.84 percent while the Standard & Poor’s
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Monthly Economic Update October 2021

October 5, 2021 Blog
In this month’s recap: Stocks hit some turbulence, turning cautious amid slowing economic growth, and policy debate in Washington. U.S. Markets The stock market hit a pocket of turbulence in September, with investors turning cautious amid Delta variant infections, slowing economic growth and ongoing policy debate in Washington. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 4.29
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Monthly Economic Update September 2021

September 8, 2021 Blog
In this month’s recap: Stocks rallied, fueled by an improving labor market, strong corporate earnings, and clarity on Fed tapering plans. U.S. Markets Signs of an improving labor market, strong corporate earnings, and more clarity from the Fed on its tapering plans propelled stocks to multiple record highs during August. The Dow Jones Industrial Average
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Monthly Economic Update August 2021

August 10, 2021 Blog
In this month’s recap: Stocks notched a solid gain as investors looked past higher inflation and new COVID-19 cases. U.S. Markets Last month, the stock market posted a solid gain, overcoming investors’ fears of higher inflation and an increase in COVID-19 cases. The Dow Jones Industrial Average picked up 1.25 percent, while the Standard &
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Monthly Economic Update July 2021

July 16, 2021 Blog
In this month’s recap: Stocks moved higher as investors looked past accelerating inflation and the Fed’s pivot on monetary policy. T I P   O F   T H E   M O N T H Cancel monthly charges for services or products you really don’t use or need. If you decide you do need them, you can
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Monthly Economic Update June 2021

June 21, 2021 Blog
In this month’s recap: Stocks traded in a narrow range as technology and other high-valuation companies were under selling pressure. T I P   O F   T H E   M O N T H Before signing on as a franchisee, double-check the amount of cash available to dedicate to the business. If you need financing, look
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Monthly Economic Update May 2021

May 25, 2021 Blog
In this month’s recap: Stocks notched a solid gain, fueled by a succession of positive economic reports and a strong start to the first-quarter earnings season. T I P   O F   T H E   M O N T H Do you need several credit cards? Maybe not, especially if you don’t use some of them.
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Monthly Economic Update April 2019

April 8, 2021 Blog
In this month’s recap: the Federal Reserve sees no rate hikes in 2019, investors watch Treasury yields with interest, hiring suddenly weakens, home sales pick up, and the price of oil tops $60.  T I P   O F   T H E   M O N T H In view of possible extended care needs, you may
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