Stock Indices

I know, I know, no one likes the bearer of bad news — especially when it comes to stock prices - but someone needs to remind you what usually happens to stocks when the Fed raises rates so it might as well be me. They drop. Let me explain.

Whether you are a businessman or an ordinary citizen concerned about what’s going on in the world, the yield curve is something you should care about as it is probably the single best indicator of an upcoming recession and where the markets are headed.

It is a pure leap of faith to believe that if the Plunge Protection Team is indeed directly intervening, that it is acting in the interests of the average investor.

Here are 3 charts from the PM complex that are very helpful in figuring out what the PM complex is up to and what they reveal is pretty amazing when you think about it. Take a look.

It is still too early to know for sure whether this is just a "correction" or a "change in the trend" of the market so pay attention to the market as its action this year is very reminiscent of previous market topping processes. Words: 859

What exactly is the S&P 500?...In this article, we will take a deeper dive into the S&P 500, explain what the stock market index is, provide a background, and review how the S&P 500 determines which stocks are included in the index.

It is still not too late for thinking people to review their present holdings and consider how steep price declines will impact their financial and life plans over the next decade and beyond.

Once the trigger gets pulled asset classes across the spectrum will be bludgeoned.

Today's article presents 7 indisputable facts about market crashes, using clear patterns established over decades of data. By understanding these seven facts, you’ll be able to prepare for the recurring seasons of the financial market, including winter, and it will help give you an enormous edge over even many sophisticated and experienced investors.

Almost all assets see fluctuations in value over time but, while price swings are a common phenomenon in most asset classes that exist, they are the most famous in the stock market. Today’s infographic comes to us from Fisher Investments, and it serves as an introduction to the concept of volatility, along with offering a perspective on volatility’s impact on investments.