The stock market rocketed to new record highs after the latest Federal Reserve meeting. (1)
Will markets continue to rise?
Will stocks take a dive after the recent record highs? What could the Baltimore bridge collapse mean for the economy? Let’s discuss.
Why are stocks on such a tear?
Despite some bumps in the road, markets have been on an extended rally that has gone on for months, notching new record highs along the way. (1)
The Federal Reserve has been in the headlines a lot lately as analysts try to figure out when policymakers will cut interest rates.
Why does the Fed matter so much?
Let’s discuss. Don't worry, there won't be a quiz!
The Fed’s decisions on interest rates are a big deal for markets and the economy because they affect how much it costs to borrow money. Since businesses and consumers depend on credit to buy houses, fund business growth, pay workers, and more, interest rate policy decisions ripple across the economy.
The S&P 500 broke the 5,000 level recently for the first time in history as investors embraced euphoria and rallied. (1) And then tumbled as investors got jittery. (2) Then yo-yo'd a bit more.
What’s going on?
Let’s talk about investor psychology.
Fear and greed are the two halves of the investor psychology coin.
It's official. The bear market is behind us.
The S&P 500 finally hit a new record for the first time since 2022. And then notched multiple higher highs in the days that followed. (1)
That means it has passed the final bar to formalize the bull market in stocks that started after the October 2022 market low. (2)
What’s a bull market?
