Weekly Economic Update
March 3rd, 2025
Weekly Market Insights | March 3rd, 2025Tariff Talk Returns, Volatility Close Behind Stocks were mixed last week as investor concerns over inflation and trade policy combined to produce another volatile trading week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.95...
February 24th, 2025
Weekly Market Insights | February 24th, 2025New Indicators Rattle Investors Stocks fell last week as concerns about sticky inflation and the pace of economic growth rattled investors. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index declined 1.66 percent, while the Nasdaq...
February 17th, 2025
Weekly Market Insights | February 17th, 2025Markets Advance Amid Volatile Week Stocks advanced last week despite some intra-week volatility as investors showed concern about the economy's strength. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index gained 1.47 percent, while the...
February 10th, 2025
Weekly Market Insights | February 10th, 2025Markets Process Tariff Deals, New Data Stocks posted modest losses last week as tariff deals, January jobs data, and Q4 corporate reports injected volatility into markets. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index slipped 0.24...
February 3rd, 2025
Weekly Market Insights | February 3rd, 2025Black Swan Casts Shadow Over Wall Street Stocks were mixed last week as investors parsed market-moving news nearly every trading day—from an unsettling AI update to White House news to Q4 corporate reports. The Standard &...
January 21st, 2025
Weekly Market Insights | January 21st, 2025Goldilocks Returns; Market Ends Week "Just Right." Stocks roared back last week, fueled by upbeat Q4 corporate reports and economic news that stalled inflationary fears. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index rose 2.91 percent,...
January 13th, 2025
Weekly Market Insights | January 13th, 2025Investors Read Inflation Risk in Job Numbers Stocks fell for the second consecutive week as a round of fresh economic data stoked inflationary fears among investors. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index declined 1.94 percent,...
January 6th, 2025
Weekly Market Insights | January 6th, 2025Stocks Decline Slightly as New Year Dawns Stocks edged lower last week despite a powerful end-of-week rally. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index lost 0.48 percent, while the Nasdaq Composite Index slid 0.51 percent. The Dow...
December 30th, 2024
Weekly Market Insights | December 30th, 2024Holiday Spending Up Stocks notched a slight gain over the holiday week. A tech-driven rally in the first half of the week was clawed back in the second half as investors took profits following the market holiday. The...
December 23rd, 2024
Weekly Market Insights | December 23rd, 2024Powell Signal Leaves Investors Cold Stocks were under pressure last week as the Fed Chair's hawkish comments unsettled investors ahead of the holiday season. The Dow Jones Industrial Average received the hardest hit, falling...
Monthly Economic Update
September 2021
In this month’s recap: Stocks rallied, fueled by an improving labor market, strong corporate earnings, and clarity on Fed tapering plans. Monthly Economic Update Presented by Bob Polley, September 2021 U.S. Markets Signs of an improving labor market, strong corporate...
August 2021
In this month’s recap: Stocks notched a solid gain as investors looked past higher inflation and new COVID-19 cases. Monthly Economic Update Presented by Bob Polley, August 2021 U.S. Markets Last month, the stock market posted a solid gain, overcoming investors’ fears...
July 2021
In this month’s recap: Stocks moved higher as investors looked past accelerating inflation and the Fed’s pivot on monetary policy. Monthly Economic Update Presented by Bob Polley, July 2021 U.S. Markets Stocks moved higher last month as investors looked past...
June 2021
In this month’s recap: Stocks traded in a narrow range as technology and other high-valuation companies were under selling pressure. Monthly Economic Update Presented by Bob Polley, June 2021 U.S. Markets Stocks traded in a narrow range in May, with technology and...
May 2021
In this month’s recap: Stocks notched a solid gain, fueled by a succession of positive economic reports and a strong start to the first-quarter earnings season. Monthly Economic Update Presented by Bob Polley, May 2021 U.S. Markets A succession of robust economic...
April 2021
In this month’s recap: Stocks posted solid gains due to improving economic conditions and widening vaccination programs. However, tech and high-growth stocks played a limited role in the rally. Monthly Economic Update Presented by Bob Polley, April 2021 U.S. Markets...
March 2021
In this month’s recap: The burgeoning economic recovery and decreasing number of COVID-19 infections lifted stocks. Monthly Economic Update Presented by Bob Polley, March 2021 U.S. Markets Stocks notched a solid gain in February thanks to growing optimism surrounding...
February 2021
In this month’s recap: As the month came to a close, stocks were mixed as attention shifted to unprecedented activity around a handful of companies with short-interest positions. Monthly Economic Update Presented by Polley Financial Group, February 2021 U.S. Markets...
January 2021
In this month’s recap: Stocks closed the year with a solid rally, fueled by the rollout of multiple COVID-19 vaccines and the signing of a new fiscal relief bill. Monthly Economic Update Presented by Bob Polley, January 2021 U.S. Markets A tumultuous year ended on a...
December 2020
In this month’s recap: Stock prices powered higher and energized investors thanks to a month-long succession of positive news events. Monthly Economic Update Presented by Polley Financial Group, LLC, December 2020 U.S. Markets Stock prices powered higher and...
Quarterly Economic Update
Quarter 4 -2020
In this Q4 recap: the appearance of two COVID-19 vaccines gives businesses and consumers hope and lifts stocks; U.S. lawmakers approve a second financial stimulus; European negotiators sign off on a post-Brexit trade deal. Quarterly Economic Update A review of Q4...
Quarter 3 – 2020
In this Q3 recap: stocks post further 2020 gains as the economy bounces back and the Federal Reserve announces a shift in its approach to inflation. Quarterly Economic Update A review of Q3 2020, Presented by Bob Polley THE QUARTER IN BRIEF The summer brought an...
Quarter 2 -2020
In this Q2 recap: the economy measures the impact of the coronavirus threat; the stock market rises with help from a dovish Federal Reserve and a rebound in some economic indicators; oil prices and mortgage rates touch historic lows. Quarterly Economic Update A review...
Quarter 1 – 2020
In this Q1 recap: COVID-19 hits the United States, followed by heavy economic volatility, government stimulus, and an as-yet untold human cost. Quarterly Economic Update A review of Q1 2020, Polley Financial Group, Inc. THE QUARTER IN BRIEF The spread of COVID-19 sent...
Quarter 4 – 2019
In this Q4 recap: Equities maintain their momentum to close out a strong year on Wall Street, helped by a slight thaw in the U.S.-China trade dispute and some better-than-expected domestic economic data. Quarterly Economic Update A review of Q4 2019, Presented by...
Quarter 3 – 2019
In this Q3 recap: the U.S. and China intensify their trade dispute, but agree to negotiate again, the Federal Reserve cuts short-term interest rates once more, and stocks ride through some volatility to end the summer higher. Quarterly Economic Update Q3 2019 |...
Quarter 2 – 2019
In this Q2 recap: stocks rise, fall, and then soar, as the Federal Reserve shifts its thinking and new chapters unfold in the ongoing U.S.-China trade dispute. Quarterly Economic Update Q2 2019 | Presented by Polley Financial THE QUARTER IN BRIEFThe S&P 500...
Quarter 1 – 2019
In this Q1 recap: the Federal Reserve alters its outlook, the truce in the trade dispute holds, the real estate market strengthens, and stocks make an impressive comeback from Q4, even as growth concerns mount. Quarterly Economic Update Q1 2019 | Presented by Polley...
Quarter 4 – 2018
In this Q4 recap: waves of volatility hit Wall Street, trade pacts and disputes make headlines, oil takes a plunge, and the economy continues to perform well. Q4 2018 | Presented by Polley Financial THE QUARTER IN BRIEF Wall Street saw many ups and downs in the last...
Quarter 3 – 2018
In this Q3 recap: stocks climb, U.S. economic indicators shine, yearly inflation decreases slightly, and a trade war gets underway. Quarterly Economic Update A review of Q3 2018, Presented by Bob Polley THE QUARTER IN BRIEF The third quarter of 2018 shall be...
Monthly Retirement InSight
September 2021
In this month’s recap: Stocks rallied, fueled by an improving labor market, strong corporate earnings, and clarity on Fed tapering plans. Monthly Economic Update Presented by Bob Polley, September 2021 U.S. Markets Signs of an improving labor market, strong corporate...
August 2021
In this month’s recap: Stocks notched a solid gain as investors looked past higher inflation and new COVID-19 cases. Monthly Economic Update Presented by Bob Polley, August 2021 U.S. Markets Last month, the stock market posted a solid gain, overcoming investors’ fears...
July 2021
In this month’s recap: Stocks moved higher as investors looked past accelerating inflation and the Fed’s pivot on monetary policy. Monthly Economic Update Presented by Bob Polley, July 2021 U.S. Markets Stocks moved higher last month as investors looked past...
June 2021
In this month’s recap: Stocks traded in a narrow range as technology and other high-valuation companies were under selling pressure. Monthly Economic Update Presented by Bob Polley, June 2021 U.S. Markets Stocks traded in a narrow range in May, with technology and...
May 2021
In this month’s recap: Stocks notched a solid gain, fueled by a succession of positive economic reports and a strong start to the first-quarter earnings season. Monthly Economic Update Presented by Bob Polley, May 2021 U.S. Markets A succession of robust economic...
April 2021
In this month’s recap: Stocks posted solid gains due to improving economic conditions and widening vaccination programs. However, tech and high-growth stocks played a limited role in the rally. Monthly Economic Update Presented by Bob Polley, April 2021 U.S. Markets...
March 2021
In this month’s recap: The burgeoning economic recovery and decreasing number of COVID-19 infections lifted stocks. Monthly Economic Update Presented by Bob Polley, March 2021 U.S. Markets Stocks notched a solid gain in February thanks to growing optimism surrounding...
February 2021
In this month’s recap: As the month came to a close, stocks were mixed as attention shifted to unprecedented activity around a handful of companies with short-interest positions. Monthly Economic Update Presented by Polley Financial Group, February 2021 U.S. Markets...
January 2021
In this month’s recap: Stocks closed the year with a solid rally, fueled by the rollout of multiple COVID-19 vaccines and the signing of a new fiscal relief bill. Monthly Economic Update Presented by Bob Polley, January 2021 U.S. Markets A tumultuous year ended on a...
December 2020
In this month’s recap: Stock prices powered higher and energized investors thanks to a month-long succession of positive news events. Monthly Economic Update Presented by Polley Financial Group, LLC, December 2020 U.S. Markets Stock prices powered higher and...
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