by David Loesch | Mar 27, 2025 | Chasing Yields, David
The investor’s Consumer Confidence Index for March reached a 4-year low of 92.9, down from 100.1 in February, according to The Conference Board. Also released was the Expectation Index, which lists consumers’ short-term outlook for income, business, and the...
by David Loesch | Mar 19, 2025 | Chasing Yields, David
As investors weigh the steady volume of negative news and opinions on market uncertainty, there are few places to hide from the storm. Some economists say we are now in a ‘bear market,’ while others tout this pullback as a buying opportunity, seeing the...
by David Loesch | Mar 13, 2025 | Chasing Yields, David
2025 has not been the soaring growth market investors had envisioned, but quite the opposite. Since 1/2/25, the DJIA has dropped from a (1) 42,905.09 high to a low of 41,010.24 (3/12/25), a loss of just under 1900 points. The S&P had the most significant one-day...
by David Loesch | Mar 6, 2025 | Chasing Yields, David
Last week, inflation-adjusted consumer spending fell .5%, the most significant monthly decline in four years. Consumers have become increasingly cautious about spending as they digest higher price shocks, pending tariff consequences, the DOGE job losses, and the...
by David Loesch | Feb 15, 2025 | Chasing Yields, David
When investors review their monthly portfolio statement the balance reflects market prices which are rough calculations of their worth. These estimates are provided to securities market makers, clearing houses, and financial market participants to provide...
by David Loesch | Nov 6, 2024 | Chasing Yields
As Americans digest election results after another historic election, the stock market is soaring, and bond yields are higher. Yields hit multi-month highs as growth policies took center stage. In addition, the Fed is expected to lower interest rates by .25 basis...
