by David Dirks | Jan 8, 2019 | Market Commentary
Plum Street AdvisorsQ4 2018 Market Commentary – January 8, 2019 What a difference a quarter makes. At the end of the third quarter consumer confidence was approaching peak levels, US growth was strong, and the stock market was rallying. Just three...
by David Dirks | Oct 31, 2018 | Quarterly Chartbooks
You can download our comprehensive market review in charts and tables from the link below. Topics covered include: Q3 Market Chartbook TABLE OF CONTENTS: Market Summary World Stock Market Performance World Asset Classes US Stocks International Developed Stocks...
by David Dirks | Oct 31, 2018 | Market Commentary
Plum Street Advisors Q3 2018 Market Commentary – October 11, 2018 The dichotomy in economic momentum between the U.S. and much of the rest of the world widened this past quarter, and stock market returns followed along. Strong U.S. growth is expected to...
by Jamie Osborn | Sep 10, 2018 | Articles & White Papers
When it comes to investing in bonds, most of us have two options – we can buy bond funds or we can buy individual bonds. There are advantages and disadvantages to each approach and investors should evaluate which is right for them. In my experience, however, people...
by Jamie Osborn | Jul 11, 2018 | Quarterly Chartbooks
You can download our comprehensive market review in charts and tables from the link below. Topics covered include: Q2 2018 Chartbook TABLE OF CONTENTS: Market Summary World Stock Market Performance World Asset Classes US Stocks International Developed Stocks Emerging...
by David Dirks | Jul 11, 2018 | Market Commentary
Plum Street Advisors Q2 2018 Market Commentary – July 11, 2018 The US Economy continues to show strong growth, as the second longest expansion since World War II shows no signs of letting up any time soon. Economists are projecting GDP growth of over 3% in the...
by Jamie Osborn | May 17, 2018 | Articles & White Papers
Less than two years ago, the 10 year Treasury note yielded less than 1.5%. Now we have seen the 10 year yield reach 3%. The rate change has resulted in principal loss in bond funds for many investors because bond prices fall as rates rise, and it has raised questions...
by Jamie Osborn | Apr 24, 2018 | Quarterly Chartbooks
You can download our comprehensive market review in charts and tables from the link below. Topics covered include: Q1 2018 Chartbook TABLE OF CONTENTS: Market Summary World Stock Market Performance World Asset Classes US Stocks International Developed Stocks Emerging...
by David Dirks | Apr 24, 2018 | Market Commentary
Plum Street Advisors Q1 2018 Market Commentary – April 4, 2018 Volatility returned with a vengeance during the first quarter of 2018. Although the S&P 500 ended the quarter down just -0.76% on a total return basis, the ride was a lot wilder than the...
by Jamie Osborn | Apr 4, 2018 | Articles & White Papers
The U.S has been in a period of low rates for nearly a decade. As the economy is now approaching full employment and higher inflation, interest rates have been rising from their historic lows. As rates rise, the value of existing fixed-interest bonds falls. What...
