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Market Update is a monthly publication circulated by USI Advisors, Inc. and is designed to highlight various market and economic information.
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November 2021 Market & Legal Update
 “Omicron, Fed Policy Pivot Contributes To Markets Declining”
Markets declined sharply during the last few trading days of the month with the
Dow posting its largest drop of 2021 on Black Friday, losing 1.9%, and the
S&P 500 falling 2.3% on the same day. As a result, the S&P 500 declined by 0.7%,
the Dow fell by 3.5%, and the MSCI EAFE index lost 4.7% during the month. Equity
markets advanced for most of the month on continued strong earnings and economic growth...
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October 2021 Market & Legal Update
“S&P Posts Best Month in Nearly a Year”
After hitting a period of turbulence in September, markets reached new highs in
October. Some of the major worries that were weighing on investors’ minds last
month have faded a bit in recent weeks. New coronavirus cases have come down
nearly 60% since the September spike during the fourth wave of infections.
Worries about the U.S. defaulting on its debt eased when a deal was reached in
October to extend the nation’s debt limit through the end of December...
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September 2021 Market & Legal Update
“The Stock Market Sputters in September”
The U.S. equity markets were quite volatile in September, closing the month
down from near record highs at the end of August. Whether it was fears of a
possible U.S. default, rising inflation driven partially by supply-chain bottlenecks
or the spread of the highly contagious Delta variant, fear reigned supreme in
the month and caused markets to move downward...
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August 2021 Market & Legal Update
“Stock Market Jumps to Record Highs Amid Virus Worries”
The U.S. equity markets continued to log solid gains last month in thin summer
trading, supported by the full FDA approval of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19
vaccine, favorable economic data, the Fed’s continued stance on the pace of
tapering, and a strong earnings season. Corporate profits jumped to fresh
record highs in the second quarter of this year, propelled in part by strong
economic activity and record fiscal stimulus...
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July 2021 Market & Legal Update
“In the Spirit of the Olympics, the U.S. Economy and Markets are Setting
New Records!”
With the Olympics finally arriving a year later, major U.S. equity market indices
continued to reach new highs, led by the S&P 500 advancing 2.4% during July
and 18.0% year-to-date. Developed economies are experiencing rapid growth,
U.S. corporate profits are on pace for a banner quarter, the highest net fund
flows into U.S. based funds was recorded, and a new, up to $1 trillion bipartisan
infrastructure bill was reached on July 28.
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June 2021 Market & Legal Update
“U.S. Stock Market Ends the Second Quarter at Record New Highs”
June marked the fifth consecutive month of positive gains in the stock market
and the S&P 500 Index closed out a strong first half of the year with a 15.3%
return. Widespread vaccinations are allowing the economy to start reopening
and consumers to resume their pre-pandemic spending habits, especially as
we head into the summer season.
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May 2021 Market & Legal Update
"Markets Continue to Defy Gravity…and Inflation Fears"
Despite inflation fears, much of the equity market continued to rise in May.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) and S&P 500 Index both climbed
during the month as corporate profits continued accelerating, vaccination levels
continued increasing and the overall economy continued to prosper...
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April 2021 Market & Legal Update
"Corporate Profits and
Economic Indicators Continue to Rise"
The Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq reached new highs during the month, as
corporate profits accelerated, the economic outlook continued to prosper,
new fiscal policy was announced, vaccinations across the U.S. progressed, and
declining coronavirus cases were reported...
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March 2021 Market & Legal Update
"Are We There Yet? Not Yet!"
Global markets largely rose in March despite increased volatility at the
beginning of the month as investors weighed accelerated economic activity
against growing inflation concerns and rising interest rates. The Federal Reserve,
however, is not as concerned about inflation and decided to leave interest rates
unchanged for an extended period, at least through 2023...
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February 2021 Market & Legal Update
"Bond Yields Surge Amid Signs of Economic Recovery"
U.S. equity markets finished higher in February, erasing their losses from the
prior month, as positive developments on the coronavirus front, improving
economic data, strong corporate earnings, and prospects of another fiscal
stimulus package continued to boost investor sentiment....
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January 2021 Market & Legal Update
"Nobody Wants a Repeat of 2020…Except Investors”
The year 2020 will always be remembered for the debilitating effects of the
COVID pandemic and the immense political turmoil that threatened to divide
the country. So, as 2020 came to a close, many thought “good riddance” and
were looking forward to the New Year. Well everyone, that is, except investors...
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