Amid the 1,650-page, $1.7 trillion omnibus spending legislation passed by Congress last week and expected to be signed by President Biden were several
Overview
The year 2022 may best be described by one word: inflation. The economies of the United States and the world were influenced by rising inflation, its
With the holiday season upon us and the end of the year approaching, we pause to give thanks for our blessings and the people in our lives. It is also a time
The Markets (as of market close October 31, 2022)
October saw stocks close higher, the first monthly gain since July. Investors were encouraged by hopes that
The Markets (third quarter through September 30, 2022)
The ramifications of stamping down rising inflation dominated the markets in the third quarter
The Markets (as of market close August 31, 2022)
Through the first half of August, the stock market continued to ride July's rally. Including the first two
The Markets (as of market close July 29, 2022)
July saw the stock market ebb and flow throughout the month. Sometimes the market reacted in response to news of
The Markets (second quarter through June 30, 2022)
For the first time since 2015, each of the benchmark indexes lost value for two consecutive quarters. They
The Markets (as of market close May 31, 2022)
May was a volatile month for Wall Street. Stocks began May where April ended, with losses. In fact, it wasn't
The Markets (as of market close April 29, 2022)
April saw rising COVID cases in China prompt the shutdown of some of its biggest cities, causing global supply
