by NovemAdmin | Jun 30, 2026 | commentary
THE MARKETS Lowering inflation may prove to be a challenge. Last week, inflation was on the minds of investors after one of the Federal Reserve (Fed)’s favorite inflation gauges showed inflation at a three-year high. Both headline and core inflation were well above...
by NovemAdmin | Jun 24, 2026 | commentary
THE MARKETS Americans hope for a peace dividend – lower prices. Last week, President Trump signed a memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran. Stock and bond markets welcomed the news. “Investors are hopeful the 14-point framework will lead to the...
by NovemAdmin | Jun 9, 2026 | commentary
THE MARKETS There was some good news and some bad news last week. Let’s start with the good news: Employment gains exceeded expectations last month. Employers in the United States added 172,000 new jobs in May, similar to April’s 179,000 new jobs. The unemployment...
by NovemAdmin | Jun 4, 2026 | commentary
THE MARKETS It was a record-setting month. “Sell in May and Go Away” was an investment strategy promoted by the Stock Trader’s Almanac. The idea was based on historic research that suggested holding stocks, as represented by the Dow Jones Industrial Average...