Current Trends & News
A weekly financial recap curated by SPC's team of wealth management and tax-integrated advisors.*
We monitor and explore the intricacies of the financial world and share insights into market developments.
Week of March 6th, 2023
Stocks and bonds are two of the better-known asset classes in the family of potential investments. Last week, they were in opposition.
Week of February 27th, 2023
Is it good news or bad news? The answer depends on your perspective. Last week, we learned that:
Week of February 20th, 2023
There were some unexpected surprises in last week’s economic data that caused markets to reassess expectations for 2023.
Week of February 13th, 2023
There has been a lot of speculation about how the Federal Reserve’s policies will affect the United States economy. Economists have differing opinions about whether the country is headed for:
Week of August 22nd
Investment professionals are in the middle of a heated debate.
Week of August 15th
In recent weeks, investors have embraced the idea that economic data will persuade the Federal Reserve to slow the pace of interest rate hikes.
Week of August 8th
The strength of the United States economy continues to surprise analysts and economists.
Week of August 1st
Last week, we learned from the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) that economic growth in the United States slowed for the second consecutive quarter.
Week of July 25th
A lot of people are worried that a recession may be in our future. Some think it may already be here.
Week of July 18th
The Fed is focused on calming inflation.
Week of July 11th
The Fed is focused on calming inflation.
Week of July 4th
This has been a challenging year in many respects
Week of June 27th
Last week, bad news was good news.
Week of June 20th
Last week, the Federal Reserve (Fed) delivered a message that it is serious about fighting inflation.
Week of June 13th
Inflation is proving to be far more tenacious than markets had hoped.
Week of June 6th
How strong is the United States economy?
Week of May 30th
Last week, major U.S. stock indices moved higher for the first time in 7 weeks.
Week of May 23rd
One of the most challenging times for investors is a market downturn.
Week of May 16th
What is a bear market?
Week of May 9th
We have recently seen an uptick in various forms of identity theft.
Week of May 2nd
To-date, economic, coronavirus-related, and geopolitical events have taken a toll from stock and bond markets, as well as the U.S. economy.
Week of April 25th
The Fed’s goal is to slow high inflation, which has been exacerbated by the war in Ukraine and China’s coronavirus lockdowns, without pushing the American economy into a recession.
Week of April 18th
Determining how quickly prices are rising or falling – and where they may be headed in the future – is not simple.
Week of April 11th
The first quarter of 2022 was jam-packed with volatility-inducing events: rising inflation, war in Ukraine, rising interest rates, sanctions on Russia, and a new COVID-19 outbreak in China.
Week of April 4th
Congress recently asked the Federal Reserve to use its tools to promote price stability and maximum employment.
Week of March 28th
In early March, almost two-thirds of Americans who participated in a Nationwide Retirement Institute survey said the Federal Reserve should take more aggressive action on inflation.
Week of March 21st
Markets were reassured by the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC)’s actions last week.
Week of March 14th
Approximately 3 million people have now fled Ukraine since Russian’s invasion began in February.
Week of March 7th
As the war in Ukraine intensified last week, financial markets grappled with uncertainty.