Markets Sputter Along as Economic Data Disappoints
By Horizon Investments Last week saw several disappointing economic developments globally. Here in the U.S., inflation, retail sales, consumer sentiment and industrial production all came…
Investing Against All Eyes on Comey, UK Election
By Horizon Investments All eyes were focused on two events last week—the testimony of former FBI Director James Comey to the Senate Intelligence Committee, and…
Trump’s Political Uncertainty Boosts Bond Prices
By Horizon Investments U.S. economic data released last week painted a mixed picture. Better-than-expected results in initial jobless claims and industrial production, and from…
As Economy Gathers Steam, Volatility Falls to Decades-Long Lows
By Horizon Investments Economic data in the U.S. was generally positive last week. Some key indicators suggesting growing economic strength included: Employment data was…
Strong Earnings, European Uncertainty Help Boost U.S. Stocks
By Horizon Investments U.S. economic data for the week was mixed. Initial jobless claims were slightly higher than expected, but remained near historically low…
Gold Rises to Highest Levels Since November Amid Geopolitical Tension
By Horizon Investments Rising geopolitical tension between the U.S., Syria and Russia as well as between the U.S. and North Korea fueled demand for…
As Yields Fall, Rate-Sensitive Investments Perk Up
By Horizon Investments The U.S economy in March added far fewer new jobs than in the previous month—just 98,000, versus 219,000 in February—while the…
Stocks Surge—with Hope for More on the Way
By Horizon Investments The Dow Jones Industrial Average hit an all-time high of 21,000 last week on the heels of the President’s first speech…
Global Growth Strengthens While Volatility Remains Low
By Horizon Investments The U.S. economic recovery that began roughly eight years ago continues to demonstrate surprising strength, according to data released last week.…
Stocks Enter New Territory on Mixed Economic Data
By Horizon Investments As corporate earnings season continues, we’re seeing especially positive results from companies in economically cyclical sectors such as industrials and materials.…
An Alternative to Annuities in a Fiduciary World
The Department of Labor’s fiduciary rule has given pause to some financial advisors considering the use of variable annuities with their clients. Will the…
Stocks, Bond Yields Keep Moving Up, Up, Up
Equity markets continue to rise on a steady stream of stronger-than-expected economic results. Developments over the past two weeks or so include: The jobless…