Dow Rises, Nasdaq Slides: What’s Driving the Market Split Author: Montecito Capital Management This week’s action in U.S. stocks was a classic example of “two markets in one.” The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose about +1.17%, while the broader S&P 500
Author: Montecito Capital Management Last week, U.S. equities posted modest gains amid a mix of economic signals and mounting anticipation of the Federal Reserve’s December policy decision. From Friday, November 28, through Friday, December 5, the major indexes delivered the
Market Update: November’s Choppy Results and This Week’s Broad Rally Author: Montecito Capital Management November wrapped up with a mixed finish for the major U.S. indexes. The S&P 500 ended the month barely positive at about +0.1%, the Dow rose
Author: Loveth Abu, Montecito Capital Management When people hear “financial advisor,” many think of someone who picks investments or watches the market for them. While investment selection is certainly part of the role, it is far from the whole picture—and,
Author: Montecito Capital Management When the Federal Reserve shifts from tightening to cutting, markets tend to respond in patterns that echo across decades. But each cycle has its own character — shaped by inflation trends, liquidity conditions, earnings resilience, valuations,
Author: Montecito Capital Management The United States has entered a financial period defined by a stark imbalance: the nation now carries more debt than the economy produces in an entire year, and that debt continues to grow faster than the