The Markets (as of market close July 31, 2023)
Stocks closed higher in July, with each of the benchmark indexes listed here posting notable gains. Both the
The Markets (second quarter through June 30, 2023)
Wall Street proved resilient during the second quarter of the year, despite rising inflation, two interest
The markets in May were marked by ongoing volatility. Inflation, questions over the direction of monetary policy, and slower liquidity growth impacted equities
On Monday, May 22, President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy met at the White House to discuss raising the statutory limit on U.S. government debt
The Markets (as of market close April 28, 2023)
Stocks ended April generally higher, despite several lackluster sessions along the way. Each of the benchmark
The SECURE 2.0 Act, passed as part of an omnibus spending bill in December 2022, added new exceptions to the 10% federal income tax penalty for early
The Markets (first quarter through March 31, 2023)
Wall Street proved resilient during the first quarter of the year, despite rising inflation, uncertainty
The SECURE 2.0 legislation included in the $1.7 trillion appropriations bill passed late last year builds on changes established by the original Setting Every
The Markets (as of market close January 31, 2023)
January proved to be a bumpy ride for investors, with stocks ultimately ending higher to begin the new year
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
