Marketing Commentary- Q4 2007
What’s Been Happening? After recovering from swoons in March and August, the US stock market measured by the S&P 500 peaked for the year in early October then finally fell once more in the fourth quarter. Despite the bumpy ride, the index’s loss for the quarter was limited to 3.3%. Emerging markets continued to be a bright spot and high quality intermediate government bonds benefited from a continued flight to quality. Markets continue to be volatile as uncertainty persists around the health of the economy, energy prices, the housing market and the dollar. Trends to be Aware of A...
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