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Quarterly Market Update: Markets Stay Strong to Close Out Second Quarter
Presented By: Kemple Financial Markets wrapped up June on a strong note, extending the rally that began in late spring. Investor...


2025 Midyear Outlook: What’s Next for the Economy and Your Investments?
Presented by: Kemple Financial The first half of the year brought plenty of headlines—and plenty of questions. Tariff announcements, then...


Monthly Market Update: A Positive Month for Markets as Stocks Rally
Presented By: Kemple Financial Markets found their footing in May, delivering strong gains across major indices amid a calmer policy...


Monthly Market Update: A Mixed Month as Markets Experience Large Swings
Presented By: Kemple Financial Quick Hits 1. Mixed Month for Markets Equities faced a challenging month in April. 2. Bonds...


Understanding Last Week’s Selloff and What It Means for You
Presented By: Kemple Financial The magnitude of last week’s tariffs announcement triggered a sharp decline in the stock market, which...


Quarterly Market Update—Challenging Start to the Year for Stocks
Presented By: Kemple Financial Quick Hits 1. Challenging Start to the Year for Stocks A negative March for stocks capped off a weak...


What New Tariff Announcements Mean for Your Investments
Presented By: Kemple Financial Recently, the stock market—represented by the S&P 500—rose for three consecutive days as investors hoped...


What Happened in the First Quarter of 2025—and What It Means for You
Presented By: Kemple Financial The start of 2025 was bumpy for investors. After a strong finish to 2024, markets started the year on a...


What the Market Correction Means for Your Investments
Presented By: Kemple Financial As of the end of trading on Thursday, March 13, the S&P 500 dropped by 10 percent from its all-time high,...


Have We Reached Peak Uncertainty?
Presented By: Kemple Financial Every year has its own set of risks, and 2025 is no exception. But before reacting to recent market...


Market Update—Challenging Month for Markets
Presented By: Kemple Financial Quick Hits 1. Challenging Month for Markets February was a challenging month for U.S. stocks. 2. ...


Monthly Market Update - New Year Kicks Off with Rally
Presented By: Kemple Financial Quick Hits 1. Markets Rally in January Markets rebounded in January after mixed results in December....


Quarterly Market Update: Mixed Month for Markets
Presented By: Kemple Financial Quick Hits 1. Mixed Month for Markets December was a mixed month for equity markets. 2. Bonds...


Monthly Market Update: Stocks Rally in November
Presented By: Kemple Financial Quick Hits 1. Stocks Rally in November U.S. stocks rose on rising investor optimism for faster growth...


The 2024 Election Results and Their Impact on Your Investments
Presented By: Kemple Financial The 2024 U.S. election season was highly anticipated and historic, marked by a close race and high voter...


Monthly Market Update: Stocks Slide in October
Presented By: Kemple Financial Quick Hits 1. Stocks Slide in October A late-month sell-off led to a down month for stocks. 2. ...


Quarterly Market Update: Stocks Rally in September
Presented by: Kemple Financial Quick Hits Stocks Rally in September to Cap Off Strong Third Quarter Stocks continued to rise in...


Beyond the Ballot: The 2024 Election’s Impact on Your Investments
Presented by: Kemple Financial When reviewing your investments and financial planning, it’s hard to ignore that this is an election year,...


Monthly Market Update: Solid Month for Stocks in August
Presented By: Kemple Financial Quick Hits 1. Solid Month for Stocks Stock returns were positive in August despite an early month...


Monthly Market Update - Mixed Month for Stocks in July
Presented By: Kemple Financial Quick Hits 1. Mixed Month for Stocks Stock returns were mixed in July. 2. Bonds Positive Falling...


The Latest Market Dip: Is This Normal?
Presented By: Kemple Financial It’s been a roller-coaster ride in the financial markets, with yesterday (August 5) marking another...


Market Update—June Rally Caps Solid Second Quarter for Stocks -Quarter Ending June 30, 2024
Presented by: Kemple Financial Quick Hits 1. June Rally Caps Solid Quarter for Stocks Stocks rose for the second consecutive month....


A Midyear Update: What’s Next for 2024?
Presented By: Kemple Financial We started the year with most economists and investors expecting markedly slower growth in 2024 due to...


Market Update— Month Ending May 31, 2024
Presented By: Kemple Financial Quick Hits 1. Markets Rebound in May Stocks rallied after declining in April. 2. Falling Yields...


Market Update— Month Ending April 30, 2024
Presented By: Kemple Financial Quick Hits 1. Markets Pull Back Stocks fell in April as rising interest rates weighed on performance....


Market Update - Solid March Caps Strong First Quarter for Stocks - Quarter ending March 31, 2024
Presented By: Kemple Financial Quick Hits Strong Start to the Year for Stocks A positive March for stocks caps off a solid first quarter....


Market Update — Month Ending February 29, 2024
Presented By: Kemple Financial Quick Hits 1. Stocks Rally in February 2. Challenging Month for Bonds 3. Economy Continues...


Market Update— Month Ending January 31, 2024
Presented By: Kemple Financial Quick Hits 1. Positive Start to the Year 2. Mixed Month for Bonds 3. Economic Growth...


Market Update—Quarter Ending December 31, 2023
Presented By: Kemple Financial Quick Hits 1. Solid December Caps Strong Year for Markets 2. Fixed Income Continues to Rally...


A Look Ahead to 2024
Presented By: Kemple Financial At the start of 2023, we saw dire headlines about the economy and the markets despite positive economic...


Market Update—Month Ending November 30, 2023
Presented By: Kemple Financial Quick Hits 1. Markets Rebound in November 2. Strong Month for Fixed Income 3. Signs of Soft...


Market Update—Month Ending October 31, 2023
Presented By: Kemple Financial Quick Hits 1. Tricks Not Treats for Markets in October 2. Fixed Income Falls 3. Economy...


Market Update—Quarter Ending September 30, 2023
Presented By: Kemple Financial Quick Hits 1. September Sell-off Caps Challenging Quarter 2. Fixed Income Falters as Rates Rise...


Market Update—Month Ending August 31, 2023
Presented By: Kemple Financial Quick Hits 1. Markets Pull Back in August 2. Mixed Month for Fixed Income 3. Signs of...


Market Update—Month Ending July 31, 2023
Presented By: Kemple Financial Quick Hits 1. Solid July for Markets 2. Continued Challenges for Fixed Income 3. Economic...


Answering Your Questions About the Fitch Downgrade
Presented By: Kemple Financial On August 1, Fitch Ratings—one of the top three international credit rating agencies—downgraded its credit...


Market Update— Quarter Ending June 30, 2023
Presented By: Kemple Financial Quick Hits 1. Equity Markets Surge in June 2. Fixed Income Faces Challenges 3. Economy...


2023 Midyear Update: A Healthy Outlook Despite Negative Headlines
Presented by: Kemple Financial As we enter the second half of the year, we’ve had several shocks. Inflation is still too high, even as...
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