Market Insights

As we approach the end of 2020, the stock market is hovering near record highs. While there have been many lessons for long-term investors this

It’s no secret that 2020 has been a difficult year for everyone. Whether you or someone you know has been affected by COVID-19, the economic

In April 2020, the U.S. economy lost an astonishing 20.8 million jobs, by far the largest loss recorded in a single month dating back to

As COVID-19 cases continue to rise, new restrictions and lockdown measures are being considered. Some states have implemented curfews, dining restrictions, mask rules and more

After a heated campaign amid a challenging year for all Americans, the presidential election now has a projected winner. Roughly half of the country disagrees

Despite short-term uncertainty around the presidential election and recent stock market turbulence, there are clear signs that the economy continues to recover. The latest GDP

With the U.S. presidential election just around the corner, it’s important for investors to remember what affects markets in the long run. While our votes

As the economy continues to recover from the pandemic, it’s likely that corporate profits will follow suit. The stock market, after all, has not only

The stock market’s strong performance since March has not been shared by all parts of the market. Some sectors, notable technology-driven ones, have fared better

Recent economic data show that we may be near the halfway point in the recovery from the COVID-19 shutdown. However, there is evidence that the second half may

After what has been a challenging year, many investors are worried about how markets may react in the fourth quarter. With the presidential race underway and

The Federal Reserve has always played a central role during periods of economic crisis, and this year’s pandemic-induced recession has been no exception. In general, the

After a historic six-month rally, the stock market has fallen almost 10% from its all-time high at the beginning of September. Although not as severe

After last week’s failed Senate vote on a new pandemic stimulus bill, negotiations between the White House and Congress appear to have stalled. Although the

The stock market has hit a rough patch with high-flying tech stocks facing pressure. This is the first period of volatility after the bear market crash

With the stage set for the presidential election in November, some investors may be concerned about the impact of politics on the stock market and

Long-term investors understand that financial markets can behave unpredictably over the course of days, weeks and months. How an investor reacts to this short-term uncertainty

After less than six months, the stock market has surpassed where it started the year and is near a new record high. As of last

The loss of jobs is the main challenge of any economic downturn and the current recession is no exception. Even once businesses re-open, the economic recovery

As August begins, the economic recovery is sending mixed signals. This is primarily due to the accelerating number of COVID-19 cases in many parts of

With all of the market-moving events of the past few years – from the global pandemic to trade wars and more – it’s understandable that

Once again, the stock market is back to where it started the year. At the moment, the S&P 500 is flat year-to-date and less than

The U.S. dollar has had a tumultuous year due to the financial market volatility and on-going economic uncertainty caused by the COVID-19 crisis. While investing

While public health concerns continue to escalate due to a surge in COVID-19 cases in many parts of the country, last week’s jobs report and

During the first half of 2020, investors experienced a global pandemic, an economic shutdown, the end of an eleven-year bull market, and now the early