February 12, 2018
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Market Commentary – April 2024
January 10, 2018
Everything Worked! 2017 was great for investors. All major asset classes provided positive returns. Moreover, stock market performance was very steady, with no meaningful setbacks during the year. The benchmark S&P 500 Index of U.S. stocks recorded gains in every month of the year, setting a record for consistency. Progress was even better in foreign…
October 11, 2017
Global Growth “America First! America First! America First!” It was certainly a memorable line from Inauguration Day, but it was not prophetic as to 2017 stock market performance. Improving economic growth in Europe and Asia buoyed foreign markets to continuing progress in the third quarter, with major benchmarks on pace for the best annual showing…
July 13, 2017
A Crowded Summit Major asset classes are near record levels following a rewarding first half for investors. Source: Interactive Data Corporation It’s the Economy Continuing progress has occurred despite controversies here at home and abroad, and this has surprised many commentators. However, there is precedent for such market resilience. It all depends on the…
April 10, 2017
Rising Markets The first quarter was rewarding for investors. U.S. and foreign equity markets performed well and bonds also provided positive returns. Bartlett’s economic and market outlook has been positive in recent times, but we must admit to being pleasantly surprised by such a vigorous start to the year. ECONOMIC PROGRESS Higher stock prices paralleled…
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