Category: Markets, Investing
Fresh Record Highs
What a week it was on Wall Street and beyond. Investors started August with a mix of geopolitical relief, fresh record highs, and a jobs report that left more than a few economists scratching their heads. The combination kept trading desks busy and coffee pots working overtime. Since last Friday’s close the S&P 500 gained…
Week of Market Whiplash
What a ride this week with neck snapping market whiplash. From the Federal Reserve’s carefully watched decision to a softer GDP print and a bruising stretch for tech stocks, investors barely had time to catch their breath. Geopolitical swings in oil prices added extra drama, turning what might have been a quiet late-July period into…
Another Wild Ride
Another wild ride this week for the markets. Geopolitics, Big Tech spending sprees, and central bank caution all collided to keep investors on their toes. Since last Fridays close the S&P 500 fell 46 points or .62%, the NASDAQ dropped 544 points or 2.14% while the DOW slipped 199 points or .38%. Oil Prices Climb…