Through the first three quarters of 2022, the performance of the market has been difficult to watch. The S&P 500 is down over 20%, and bonds* have declined over 11%. We have seen an increase in volatility, and inflation has risen to levels not seen in decades. It feels like it will never … [Read more...]
More Encouragement in a Bear Market
Encouragement in a Bear Market
Market volatility has been the unfortunate reality most of 2022. As the economy grapples with inflation and higher interest rates, significant drops in equities and bonds this year have been difficult to stomach. Here are a few reminders: You are a long-term, goal-focused, plan-driven … [Read more...]
Thoughts on the Current Bear Market
You may have recently heard about the stock market falling into bear market territory, and about concerns the economy could be heading into a recession. The stock market has had a rough first half of the year, with much of the gains from the past two years being lost in 2022. Thursday, June 30th … [Read more...]
Bear Market Territory
The stock market has had a rough first half of the year, with much of the gains from the past two years being lost in 2022. You may have recently heard about the stock market falling into bear market territory, and about concerns the economy could be heading into a recession. Investors are uncertain … [Read more...]
High Inflation: How Long Will It Last?
In March 2022, the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), the most common measure of inflation, rose at an annual rate of 8.5%, the highest level since December 1981.1 It's not surprising that a Gallup poll at the end of March found that one out of six Americans considers inflation to … [Read more...]