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 21, 2025 | David, Market Insights
Today’s 2/20 applications for US unemployment benefits showed little change last week, hovering around pre-COVID levels and indicating solid demand for workers. Initial claims increased by 5000 to 219000 in the week ended 2/15. There is not much change; we all know...
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...
