How do Economists Measure Inflation, and Why Does It Matter to Investors?
You see inflation affect prices every time you go to the grocery store. But how does the Fed measure it? We explain in this week’s Financial Tip.
Market Roundup: Stocks Notch First Weekly
The U.S. indices closed mixed on Monday, as both the Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 Index added slight gains, while the NASDAQ shed some points. Financial and technology brands led decliners.
Market Roundup: Domestic Conflicts Heighten Investors’ Concerns
The U.S. stock indices kicked off the week with gains on Monday as investors took advantage of recent market downswings. The S&P 500 Index posted its biggest one-day gain since April.
Market Roundup: Tensions with North Korea Results in Market Volatility
The week started off with gains as the Dow Jones Industrial Average achieved its ninth record closing high in a row and the S&P 500 index ticked up to record level highs. Sentiment was reversed Tuesday as the indices concluded trading in the red zone after trading in a narrow range throughout the day.
Market Roundup: Dow Hits 22,000 During Mixed Week
Last week ended with a mixed bag of stock market performances. On Monday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average, the S&P 500 Index and the NASDAQ composite closed July as their best month since February. History was made again on Tuesday when the Dow burst through the 22,000 mark.
Market Roundup: Record Highs Result in Weekly Gains for the Dow Only
The stock indices kicked off the week with mixed moves, as the Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 Index ended in the red zone while the NASDAQ traded up to an all-time high. In the first of several housing data points released during the week, existing-home sales fell in June, though they are still up by 0.7% from year-ago levels.
Market Roundup: Favorable Earnings Boost S&P to New Highs
The financial markets closed Monday mixed with the Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 Index ending fractionally down while the NASDAQ added slight gains. Indices experienced mixed moves again on Tuesday with the S&P 500 and NASDAQ trading to new record highs while the Dow shed some points.
Question of the Week: How do Bonds Pay Interest?
Henssler Research Analyst, Nick Antonucci, CVA, explains what bonds are, how they pay interest and why an investor may want to buy one.
Unwinding Quantitative Easing for the Average Investor
In today’s Marietta Daily Journal, Bil Lako, CFP®, explains how the Fed will reduce their balance sheet and the effect on the economy.
Investment Wise: Unwinding Quantitative Easing
Between late 2007 and now, the Fed’s balance sheet grew from $830 billion to $4.5 trillion. It will very likely take years for the Fed to pare that down.