Market highlights

As the nation reflects on the sacrifices made by our servicemen and women this Memorial Day, and as Q2 enters its third and final month with spring soon yielding to summer, approximately 40% of all Americans have received their vaccinations, two new airlines (Breeze, Avelo) are starting operations under the anticipation of increased air travel, and the Chinese government is authorizing a new policy of three children per family to provide an economic foundation for its aging population.

Market highlights

The U.S. economy continued to expand during April as commerce increased and more individuals could return to work. Approximately 29% of all Americans have received at least one vaccination and mask mandates are shifting as the viral spread gradually diminishes. 

Market highlights

March activity resulted in a consecutive monthly improvement for domestic market indices as the Dow Jones Industrial Average and its junior, the S&P 500, both showed significant monthly increases. The NASDAQ and the Russell 2000 had only minor gains this month. 

Market highlights

Overall, February was a very positive month for the markets as all the major domestic indices climbed higher, even though the 10-year Treasury’s basis points did also, suggesting the potential influence of coming inflation.