Market Commentaries

Investors have been on an optimistic streak lately. In this week’s discussion, we take a look at how all this positivity might influence the long-term health of the ongoing bull market.

For investors, the price movement of the stock market is often the star of the show. But in the week’s commentary, we discuss the “supporting cast” and how these indicators can help one better manage risk.

Navigating the stock market often feels like a delicate balancing act. In this week’s discussion, we examine the evidence from various indicators to figure out which way the investment scales are tipping.

In this week’s commentary, we highlight a “financial triumvirate” that has formed in our main stock market model and discuss why the market’s fate depends on its strength.

Santa didn’t visit Wall Street this holiday season. In this week’s commentary, we discuss what a failed “Santa Claus Rally” means for stocks and whether investors can end up with more than just a lump of coal this year.

“A ship is safe in harbor, but that is not what ships are built for.” In this week’s commentary, we discuss how the stock market has taken this quote to heart in recent months, as well as what risks might still be lurking under the investing waters.

Falling inflation has put the stock market in a jolly mood lately. In this week’s commentary, we highlight a few indicators showing why investors are in such high spirits.

Last month was great for the stock and bond markets! In this week’s discussion, we explore the reasons why, including why everyone in the financial world is so thrilled about the possibility of the Federal Reserve reducing interest rates.

OVERVIEW   U.S. stocks edged higher last week, resulting in the S&P 500—up 0.21% for the week—reaching a new high for the year. The tech-heavy Nasdaq increased 0.7%, and the Dow remained flat. Foreign stocks, however, were mixed. Developed countries rose...