Financial Focus – May 31st, 2023
Tune in to this week’s Financial Focus with Nate Kreinbrink and James Nelson as they delve into the key factors influencing the markets this year and their potential implications for your investment portfolio.
Credit Cooperating
It seems that a lot of recent economic data is painting a mixed picture. James Nelson shares which data their team is focusing on recently and what it means for our investment accounts.
Positive Momentum Tempered by Excessive Optimism
OVERVIEW U.S. stocks were mixed last week, with the S&P 500 rising 0.32% and the Nasdaq gaining 2.51% but the Dow falling 1%. Growth stocks emerged as the leaders among different stock categories, with a rise of 1.64%. Conversely, value stocks faced a...
Running on Empty
The clock is ticking for the U.S. government’s finances. As our featured chart above shows, Uncle Sam’s checking account—something known as the Treasury General Account—is quickly shrinking. This week’s latest update showed the balance dropping to less than $50...