It's been another volatile year for municipal (muni) investors this year. ...
It's a tradition here to write about what scares us around Halloween each year. ...
Despite headwinds, the U.S. could experience structural changes in the labor market, residential real estate, and inflation as the post-pandemic economy progresses into the New Year. ...
Earnings season has kicked off with several of the big banks and a handful of other blue-chip companies having already reported results for the calendar third quarters. ...
U.S. Treasury yields have seemingly been moving in one direction lately (higher), with the 30-year-Treasury yield temporarily breaching 5% for the first time since 2007. ...
After a difficult September for stocks, investors are surely ready to flip the calendar to October. ...
India has emerged as a compelling economic growth story and an increasingly attractive alternative to China within the emerging markets complex. ...
Recent data suggests economic conditions in Europe are deteriorating, removing a key element of LPL Research's positive view of the attractively valued developed international equities asset class. ...
The BRIC acronym, without the "S," was introduced in 2001 by the Goldman Sachs chief economist who highlighted the prodigious growth and investment prospects of Brazil, Russia, India, and China combined. ...
Fixed income investors have had a rough time over the last few years. ...
Volatility has returned right on queue as U.S. equity markets continue to pull back from overbought levels. ...
Earnings season is mostly behind us with about 85% of S%P 500 companies having reported second quarter results. ...
The economy is doing better than expected, and the markets are responding accordingly. ...
Earnings season is upon us as some banks and a small handful of other blue chip companies have already reported results for their quarters ending June 30. ...
The long dormant capital markets have recently begun showing signs of interest from institutional investors and deal makers anxious to bring companies to market. ...
We know it's old news at this point, but on June 8, 2023, the S&P 500 entered a new bull market. ...
As the economy is likely downshifting, investors should take heed that the Federal Reserve's (Fed) current stance is eerily similar to early 2007. ...
The Federal Reserve (Fed) meets this week where it is largely expected to not raise short term interest rates for the first time in 15 months. ...
Stocks have had a nice run, but at higher prices, the bar for further gains gets higher. ...
The mega-cap technology companies have powered the broad market higher this year. ...