Weekly Market Commentary: Raising Forecasts…Again
he U.S. economy’s recovery from the pandemic continues to surpass our expectations, aided by the accelerating vaccine distribution...
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J. J. Wenrich CFP®
Apr 1, 20213 min read
Weekly Market Performance – Markets Steady Into April
The major United States and international markets were higher this week...
J. J. Wenrich CFP®
Mar 29, 20216 min read
Are We on the Brink of an Inflation Crisis?
There is a growing debate over whether an expanding economy, in conjunction with fiscal and monetary stimulus, may cause inflation...
J. J. Wenrich CFP®
Mar 26, 20213 min read
Why Big GDP Prints Aren’t Always Good For Stocks
The folks at Goldman Sachs recently announced a 2021 growth target for Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of 8% (Q4/Q4).
J. J. Wenrich CFP®
Mar 22, 20216 min read
The Second Year Of The Bull Market Begins
The bear market ended one year ago this week, finishing one of the fastest and most vicious bear markets of all-time...
J. J. Wenrich CFP®
Mar 19, 20214 min read
Leading Indicators Remain Stubbornly Tepid
In almost every direction we turn, we see optimism mounting over a mid-2021 economic reacceleration. Unfortunately...
J. J. Wenrich CFP®
Mar 19, 20213 min read
Weekly Market Performance – Markets Reverse Course
All major United States markets declined this week. U.S. small caps (Russell 2000 Index) were last week’s best performing index...
J. J. Wenrich CFP®
Mar 17, 20213 min read
The Bull Market Is About To Turn One
One year ago yesterday was one of the worst days in the history of the stock market, with the Dow losing 12.9%, the fourth worst day ever.
J. J. Wenrich CFP®
Mar 16, 20214 min read
Federal Reserve FOMC Preview: Five Questions for Chairperson Powell
This week, the Federal Reserve (Fed) meets for their two-day Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting...
J. J. Wenrich CFP®
Mar 12, 20212 min read
Signs of Life in Europe?
Few equity sectors on earth have been as poor as European financials since the Global Financial Crisis.
J. J. Wenrich CFP®
Mar 12, 20214 min read
Weekly Market Performance – Lots of Green with St. Patrick’s Day on the Horizon
All major United States and international markets were positive this week. US small caps, as denoted by the Russell 2000 Index...
J. J. Wenrich CFP®
Mar 11, 20213 min read
U.S. Economic Recovery Gets the OECD’s Attention
The economic recovery is gaining steam. In fact, so much so that the (OECD) had to raise their...
J. J. Wenrich CFP®
Mar 10, 20213 min read
Consumer Prices Well Contained, but Bond Investors Still Hurting
Investors have become increasingly concerned with inflation...
J. J. Wenrich CFP®
Mar 9, 20212 min read
The Nasdaq Moves To A Correction; Why That Could Be Good News
The Nasdaq officially moved into correction territory, down more than 10% from the all-time high.
J. J. Wenrich CFP®
Mar 8, 20216 min read
Rising Rates And Stock Market Performance
The 10-year Treasury yield continues to climb higher, but remains low by historical standards.
J. J. Wenrich CFP®
Mar 5, 20214 min read
Jobs Market Gets Reopening Boost
US payrolls grew at a solid clip month over month in February...
J. J. Wenrich CFP®
Mar 1, 20216 min read
Here Comes The Earnings Boom
Fourth-quarter earnings season is in the home stretch, and it’s been a good one. After raising our 2021 earnings forecast...
J. J. Wenrich CFP®
Feb 26, 20215 min read
Weekly Market Performance – Higher Rates Spook Stocks
All major market indexes ended this week lower. The MSCI EM Emerging Markets index was the worst performer, falling over 6% this week.
J. J. Wenrich CFP®
Feb 25, 20213 min read
Sentiment Getting Frothy, but Long-Term Bullish
With the stock market on a recent tear, many are wondering if market sentiment is getting ahead of itself...
J. J. Wenrich CFP®
Feb 24, 20213 min read
Leading Indicators Signal Potential For Reacceleration
Leading economic indicators are providing early signs that we may be exiting a recent soft patch and the economic recovery could be poised..
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