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Weekly Market Commentary: Raising Forecasts…Again

J. J. Wenrich CFP®

Apr 4, 20216 min read

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...

Weekly Market Performance – Markets Steady Into April

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...

Are We on the Brink of an Inflation Crisis?

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...

Why Big GDP Prints Aren’t Always Good For Stocks

J. J. Wenrich CFP®

Mar 25, 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).

The Second Year Of The Bull Market Begins

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...

Leading Indicators Remain Stubbornly Tepid

J. J. Wenrich CFP®

Mar 18, 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...

Weekly Market Performance – Markets Reverse Course

J. J. Wenrich CFP®

Mar 18, 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 16, 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.

Federal Reserve FOMC Preview: Five Questions for Chairperson Powell

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.

Weekly Market Performance – Lots of Green with St. Patrick’s Day on the Horizon

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...

U.S. Economic Recovery Gets the OECD’s Attention

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...

Consumer Prices Well Contained, but Bond Investors Still Hurting

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...

The Nasdaq Moves To A Correction; Why That Could Be Good News

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.

Rising Rates And Stock Market Performance

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...

Weekly Market Performance – Higher Rates Spook Stocks

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.

Sentiment Getting Frothy, but Long-Term Bullish

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...

Leading Indicators Signal Potential For Reacceleration

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..