Market Commentary: Four Big Questions
Stocks have had a rough start to September on the heels of an August slump. As we noted last week, this type of seasonal weakness is normal. The chart below shows that during various timeframes, August and September can be tricky. September, specifically, has been the worst month of the yea …
Facts Vs Feelings Take 5 – The Worst Month of the Year
September is the worst-performing month for stocks, on average. Dig into the data with Carson Group’s Chief Market Strategist Ryan Detrick and VP, Global Macro Strategist Sonu Varghese. Highlights include: What could be behind the annual September slowdown? What can investors expect for thi …
Market Commentary: This Is What Normal Looks Like
After the best start to a year since 1997 for the S&P 500, stocks finally fell in August, ending a five-month win streak. The S&P 500 closed the month down 1.8%, but that was after a late-month rally brought it back from a loss of 5%.
Facts Vs Feelings Take 5 – Will China’s Economic Troubles Hurt Us
We’ve all heard the latest news about China’s economic slow-down. Discover what Carson Group’s Chief Market Strategist Ryan Detrick and VP, Global Macro Strategist Sonu Varghese have to say about the headlines. Highlights include: Just how much is China’s economy slowing down? Will China’s …
Market Commentary: Volatility Is the Toll We Pay
After rising for five consecutive months, stocks have hit some weakness. This is to be expected. Investors have been rather spoiled this year, with stocks having one of their best starts. Yet, while stocks usually go up, they can also go down. Even in some of the best years, stocks tend to …
Facts Vs Feelings Take 5 – Recession? Guess the Economy Didn’t Get the Memo
Over the last year or so, we’ve all heard the chatter over an impending recession. Some people were convinced that the economy was in trouble and recession was inevitable. But then a funny thing happened. The economy has rebounded, and the stock market is performing really well. Consumers a …
Market Commentary: Weak Seasonality Still in Play
The S&P 500 has pulled back almost 5% since July 31. This is not surprising considering historical data. Factoring in seasonality has worked well for investors over the last 18 months. We’ve pointed out how bear markets tend to end in October, especially in midterm election years, with …
Facts Vs Feelings Take 5 – Why We Aren’t Worried About $1 Trillion in Credit Card Debt
Why aren’t we worried about $1 trillion in credit card debt? In this episode, Carson Group’s Chief Market Strategist Ryan Detrick and VP, Global Macro Strategist Sonu Varghese peel back the layers behind the latest news headline. Highlights include: U.S. consumers have more credit card debt …
Why $1 Trillion in Credit Card Debt Isn’t a Bad Thing
Ryan Detrick, Chief Market Strategist “It’s not what you look at that matters, it’s what you see.” -Henry David Thoreau It finally happened. US consumers officially have more than $1 trillion in credit card debt, an all-time record. Not surprisingly, many claimed this was a sign the …
Market Commentary: Down for Two Consecutive Weeks
The S&P 500 fell for the second week in a row, but the losses were minor. Many of the formerly high-flying tech stocks sank hardest last week. The technology sector fell 3.0% on the week, but it is still up more than 33% for the year. Below the surface, however, energy stocks are roarin …
Facts Vs Feelings Take 5 – You’re Downgraded
You’re downgraded! U.S. debt was downgraded last week by Fitch – from AAA to AA+. This is the second time this has happened in U.S. history. How does this impact investors? Carson Group’s Chief Market Strategist Ryan Detrick and VP, Global Macro Strategist Sonu Varghese break down their tho …
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2023 Market Outlook Report
Just because 2022 was a poor year for stocks and bonds doesn’t mean the same will be true for 2023. See why the Carson Research team believes there are reasons to be optimistic in 2023.
