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by PETER W. TUZ, CFA, CFP® | Apr 7, 2022 | Market Commentary
Five words probably best sum up equity market results in the United States at least in Q1 22: “It could have been worse!” After a strong 2021, markets fell sharply in January and February, but recovered strongly in March. The recovery was not strong enough to offset...by PETER W. TUZ, CFA, CFP® | Feb 16, 2022 | Insights
After two strong years in equity markets investors may well be echoing The Clash and asking themselves “Should I stay or should I go?” For most investors, the answer is a qualified “stay.” Over many years, equities are winners versus bonds, cash and inflation. U.S....by PETER W. TUZ, CFA, CFP® | Feb 2, 2022 | Market Commentary
Equity markets, both in the United States and around the world, started 2022 with a thump. In the U.S., the S&P 500 Index fell 5.17%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 3.24%, and S&P International 700 Index fell 3.58%. At its nadir on January 24th, the...by PETER W. TUZ, CFA, CFP® | Jan 3, 2022 | Market Commentary
Unless things change considerably this week, U.S. equity markets will once again have a strong year, with the S&P 500® Index (“S&P 500”) again at all-time highs on December 27. Other major indices are up strongly as well. The year seems to be ending much as...by PETER W. TUZ, CFA, CFP® | Sep 27, 2021 | Market Commentary
Although this might slow down soon, the stock market is still influenced by the Federal Reserve’s continuing zero interest rate policy while providing excess liquidity and making large monthly purchases of Treasury securities. Simultaneously, Congressional fiscal...