Domestic equity indexes in April experienced the most volatility since September 2023, as the Dow Jones Industrial Average, the S&P 500, and the Nasdaq all saw pullbacks in April. Ten of the eleven ...

The limited supply of new homes in addition to a drop in new home construction nationwide has contributed to the average home to be 40 years old. The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis ...

Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East along with the ongoing invasion of Ukraine in Europe, is escalating defensive positioning in the markets as funds are being diverted to less volatile asset classes. Domestic ...

(all values as of 04.30.2024) Stock Indexes: Dow Jones 37,815 S&P 500 5,035 Nasdaq 15,657 Bond Sector Yields: 2 Yr Treasury 5.04% 10 Yr Treasury 4.69% 10 Yr Municipal 2.80% High Yield 7.99% ...

The 2023 tax season, which began January 23, 2024, has so far seen over 90 million federal tax returns filed as of the end of March. The IRS tracks and monitors the number ...

A strong U.S. dollar is becoming a decisive factor for U.S. travelers heading overseas. Up nearly 3.5% year to date, the surging U.S. dollar is expected to maintain its value as demand for ...

The pandemic brought on dramatic and instrumental changes to employment and the labor markets, some of which may be substantially lasting. Work at home positions have become widely accepted and commonplace now, as ...

Various factors are contributing to sustained high gas prices, which are expected to add to price pressures heading into the summer months. Traditionally, gasoline prices move higher as vacation travelers hit the road ...

Inflationary pressures and better than expected employment data, pushed rates slightly higher in March, persuading the Fed to hold off on its rate reduction strategy. Short term rates rose as expectations for a ...

Many analysts believe that the current equity market is being driven by price momentum rather than earnings expansion. This is a scenario where rising prices fuel additional buying even though earnings may not ...