2020 Q1 Market Recap
As we began the year 2020, it was with a certain satisfaction that we had completed 2019 with double-digit performance, reaching new market highs around mid-February, and a promising outlook for the year ahead. Unemployment was at a record low, the economy was earning a reasonable GDP, and geopolitical considerations (Phase 1 of China trade […]
Beyond the Market: Q4 2019 – Q1 2020
The FPC Team has pulled together our Q4 2019 market review. Outlined here are a few of the key themes we’re observing right now. Current Market Updates Since the beginning of 2020, we’ve seen U.S. markets launch and continue a trend that indicates strong Q1 performance. Global markets kicked off the new year on a […]
Beyond The Market: Q4 Outlook and Best Practices
Just like that, the last quarter of the year is here and with it comes a lot of financial housekeeping tasks that can leave you feeling overwhelmed. Here at FPC, we want to make sure that you are confident and equipped with a strong financial plan to not only get you through the end of […]
3rd Quarter 2019 Market Outlook
Let us start with the pros and cons of the current global environment: Pros: The U.S. has very low unemployment. Americans continue to spend with consumer confidence showing optimism. Global inflation rates remain benign. The Fed has turned more cautious and is indicating they will be easing interest rates. Overseas stock valuations are cheap in […]
1st Quarter 2019 Market Update and Review
The global stock markets rebounded across the board in the first quarter of 2019. The improvements were a reflection that recessionary fears were overblown. On the global front, markets became more confident as China trade tensions abated. Domestically, the markets applauded the Fed’s decision to pause further rate increases for the near-term. With positive earnings […]
4th Quarter 2018 Market Update and Review
The global stock markets in 2018 ended in a maelstrom of volatility. The markets declined significantly in the fourth quarter, this being the second major pullback of the year. This marks the first time in nine years that the S&P 500 posted a negative return for the year (-4.4%). Most developed markets had double-digit declines with some defensive […]
3rd Quarter 2018 Market Update and Review
The portfolios turned in positive results for the third quarter of 2018 as well as the last 12 months ending September 30th. The U.S. based asset classes did better than international, and the sectors were also positive. Domestic markets continued their climb due to strong GDP growth and low unemployment. Global equity markets showed positive […]
2nd Quarter 2018 Market Update and Review
The portfolios turned in positive results for the quarter and last 12 months ending June 30th. Domestic asset classes did better than international, and the sectors were mostly positive with some stellar returns.
1st Quarter 2018 Market Update and Review
The portfolios continued to have positive results for the last year ending March 31st. International assets did better than domestic, and the sectors were mostly positive.
2017 Annual – Market Update and Review
The U.S. markets did well in 2017, and international markets did even better as the world experienced a global recovery with little inflation. Asset Class Performance Over the Last Twelve Months: CASH • Yields on Cash Assets/Money Market Funds saw a noticeable increase in 2017. • Interest rates on short-term cash assets rose over the […]