Market Recap Global equities continued to rally in the second quarter, led by surging U.S. mega-cap technology stocks, particularly anything related to Artificial Intelligence (AI). Domestic stocks gained 6.6% in June and 8.7% in the second quarter, driving its year-to-date return to 16.9% overall. Outside the U.S., developed international stocks are up 11.7% for the […]
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Market Recap Despite the stress in the banking system, including the failure of Silicon Valley Bank, global equity markets held up remarkably well and posted solid returns for the quarter. The domestic stock market gained 7.5% in the first quarter. Developed international stocks did a bit better, rising 8.5% for the quarter and emerging markets […]
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By M. Ray Perryman, PhD, CEO and President – The Perryman Group Overview Outlook for the US Economy – 1st Quarter 2023 By M. Ray Perryman, PhD, CEO and President The Perryman Group Employment The United States economy gained 4,349,000 net new jobs over the twelve-month period ending February 2023 for an annual employment growth […]
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Market Recap An extremely difficult year in the financial markets ended with a thud for U.S. stocks. Following a solid early fourth quarter rally, domestic stocks slumped in December and closed out the year with an 18.1% loss, its largest annual decline since 2008. Developed international stocks were down 14.5%, while emerging market stocks were […]
Read MoreBy M. Ray Perryman, PhD, CEO and President – The Perryman Group Overview Outlook for the US Economy – 4th Quarter 2022 By M. Ray Perryman, PhD, CEO and President The Perryman Group Employment The United States economy gained 4,419,000 net new jobs over the twelve-month period ending December 2022 for an annual employment growth […]
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Market Recap After a very difficult first half of the year, equity markets rebounded in July and August on investor hopes of an easing in inflation and a Fed pivot or pause. The reprieve was short-lived however, as stocks tumbled to fresh lows in late September amid further aggressive central bank rate hikes and statements […]
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