Tag: geopolitical

Strength, Growth, and Tension – Weekly Update

June 11, 2018 | By Steven DiGregorio

As last week ended, tension between the U.S. and some of its greatest allies was on the rise. Trade remained a hot-button topic ahead of the G-7 meeting in Canada, but investors seemed largely unfazed by the drama.  In fact, all 3 domestic indexes posted strong results: The S&P 500 added 1.62% and the NASDAQ […] READ MORE

Volatility Returns to Markets – Weekly Update

May 22, 2017 | By Steven DiGregorio

Early last week, both the S&P and NASDAQ recorded all time highs before tumbling along with the Dow as political concerns rose. By Friday, though, the markets had largely rebounded and steadied. The S&P 500 closed the week down 0.38%, the Dow saw a 0.44% loss, and the NASDAQ reported a 0.61% decline. The MSCI […] READ MORE