Market Memo

August's market volatility, driven by tech stock concerns and economic uncertainty, has investors bracing for rate cuts and geopolitical risks ahead of election season.

Amid global focus on the Paris Olympic Games, July saw the S&P 500's positive returns for the third consecutive month, despite economic challenges and market volatility.

June kicked off summer with hot returns in the US stock market. The market's volatility is expected to increase as the US heads into election season, but will likely adjust as it has each election before.

April showers brought May flowers, but what should we expect as we head into the summer months from an investment standpoint?

For the month of February, Cupid’s arrow certainly wasn’t needed to help investors fall in love with the stock market. There are a variety of factors pushing the US stock market higher, including growing GDP, low employment, and an uptick in manufacturing to name a few.

With the geopolitical tensions in the world and an upcoming election, the market continues to be influenced by rate cut expectations more than anything else.

November gave investors reasons to give thanks. Now they are left wondering if Santa came early this year, or if there are gifts still to be delivered.

October provided mostly tricks, with a hint of treats toward the close of the month. Twice during the month, the 10-year Treasury bond reached or exceeded 5%, a rate that has not been seen since 2007.