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June 14, 2024 During April, an unexpected increase in the rate of inflation pressured both stock and long-term bond valuations. The S&P 500 declined approximately 5% and the yield on the bell weather 10-year Treasury rose from 4.2% to 4.7%. (Higher yields mean lower prices for bonds.) These losses were short lived. Stocks began...
March 29, 2024 US stocks rose steadily during the first quarter, with the S&P 500, NASDAQ, and Dow indices each setting, then repeatedly resetting record highs. Growth stocks led the charge during January and February, before relinquishing the lead to Value stocks in March. The stock market’s strength was impressive, given that multiple reports...
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December 14, 2023 Stronger than expected job growth and a sharp escalation in Mideast tensions pressured both stocks and long-term bonds in October. During November, smaller than expected increases in many price indexes raised expectations that the Fed might be ready to cut interest rates in 2024. This triggered rallies in both stocks and...
Although the March failures of Silvergate Bank, Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank initially raised concerns about the health of the entire banking system, investors have come to realize that these failures were due to firm-specific causes. The overall banking system was, and continues to be, healthy. Equally important, your Arbor portfolios were, and continue...
Cash is what most of us look at as our most liquid of assets. We measure it every time we open our wallets or look at our checking and savings balances. It has become a very popular topic in the last year for many reasons, including that asset liquidity and near-cash investments have been growing...
Though we all wish our cars and homes would always work perfectly, unexpected repairs on the things we use every day are just a fact of life. Whether you lease or own your car, upwards of 70% of drivers report being in one or more accidents throughout their driving history. And about 1 in 20...
Job loss: Though it’s likely to happen to everyone at some point, periods of unemployment can be some of the most difficult, anxiety-inducing financial moments many of us will ever encounter. For most Americans, the majority of income each year comes from earned wages and salary. Without a strong plan in place, losing that income...
When it comes to unexpected expenses, medical bills are among the most common. Whether it’s a broken arm at the playground or a long-term illness, just one visit to the ER or a specialist can cost you thousands of dollars – even if you’re insured. Arbor has been publishing a series on the importance of...