The S&P 500 fell 2.6% last week, falling the last three days of the week heading into the long holiday weekend after climbing on Monday and Tuesday. Declines were primarily caused by a fresh round of tariff threats, including 50% on the European Union (delayed over the weekend to July 9 …
The Federal Reserve announced a major policy revision last week. The revised strategy indicates rates will stay low for a long period of time and will increase slower than in past rate cycles. The report and a subsequent speech by Fed Chair Jay Powell indicate the Fed will allow inflation t …
The S&P 500 continued to march higher, rising 0.8% last week. Excluding dividends, the index of large-cap U.S. stocks reached a new record. Some investors prefer this measure for determining when bear markets end. By almost any measure, the S&P 500 is no longer in a bear market.
U.S. economic data last week supported the view the U.S. is entering a period of slower economic growth after a sharp recovery in May and June. Mandatory and voluntary social distancing efforts limit how quickly the economy can recover when certain segments, such as restaurants, are still s …
One million dollars is a lot of money. There was even a game show called “Who Wants To Be A Millionaire” built around the idea of achieving that kind of wealth. That figure – $1,000,000 – seems to be what many working professionals are striving to achieve in retirement.
HIGHLANDS RANCH, Colorado – August 10, 2020 – Bender Financial Services, a wealth management firm headquartered in Highlands Ranch, Colorado, has announced their decision to rebrand to Carson Wealth in order to further their commitment to client service and elevate their competitive advanta …
The U.S. economy added 1.8 million jobs in July as hiring momentum in the service sector allowed many workers to reclaim lost jobs or get new ones. The pace of hiring slowed compared to gains of 2.7 million and 4.8 million in May and June. The slowing growth reflects consumer caution as new …
