Protect Your Assets Market Briefing

Most Difficult Year for Stocks Since 2008

This past year was the worst for stocks and bonds since 2008. However with positive news about inflation, does that mean we are going to avoid a recession? How does the start of 2023 compare to this time last year? Find out in this Protect Your Assets Market Briefing.

Tech Layoffs Indicator of Recession to Come?

Stocks were lower this week as Micro released its earnings and announced layoffs ahead.  That continues the trend of layoffs in the tech world as companies are preparing for a recession. What else should you be paying attention to? Find out in this Protect Your Assets Market Briefing.

Stocks Lower for Another Week

All major indexes finished lower for the week to continue the rough year for the market. The Dow is off 8.6 percent, the S&P 19.3%, and Nasdaq is down 32.9 percent. Is there any end in sight for this bear market or are we headed towards another recession? Find out in this Protect Your Assets Market Briefing.

Market Responds to CPI and PPI

The markets reeled last week despite news that inflation is trending downward. How did the Philly Fed and the Empire State Manufacturing Surveys play a role in the market decline? Find out the answers in this Protect Your Assets Market Briefing

Evidence that Inflation is Going Down

This past week there was evidence that inflation is starting to ease. The fed released inflation expectations data which dropped to 5.2 percent, down from 5.9 percent from the previous month. What other factors should you be paying attention to in the next few months? Find out the answers to your questions in this Protect Your Assets Market Briefing.

Why is the Volatility Index so Low?

The VIX, which is the volatility index, is unusually low despite the current state of the market. Could this cause analysts to question its credibility overall? How do stocks and the current economic climate impact the VIX?  Find out the answers to your questions in this Protect Your Assets Market Briefing

How Does China Re-opening impact the US Economy?

Stocks rose this past week as China reopened, which as you know is one of the three keys to the bottom. The market reacted and had a fairly positive week. How will this impact inflation going forward? Find out in this Protect Your Assets Market Brief.

Stocks React to Chairman Powell

Stocks rose last week as Fed Chairman Powell was less hawkish then the market expected. However does this mean big changes are coming in the near future? Will the Fed continue to raise rates? Find out in this Protect Your Assets Market Briefing.

Has Inflation Peaked?

Last week it started to look like inflation has started to cool and will start to fall. German and Spanish CPI's both declined in November, which may indicate that inflation has peaked globally. How could this lead to the Fed pivoting sooner than later? Find out what you should be paying attention to in this week's Protect Your Assets Market Briefing.

Monitoring the Three Keys to Inflation

Inflation has been a key issue all year and people are wondering when relief will come. There are three keys in order for that to happen. What are they? Find out in this Protect Your Assets Market Briefing.