EFA News and Press, iShares MSCI EAFE From 04/11/21

U.S. equity markets climbed to fresh record highs this week amid a pullback in interest rates and inflation expectations as the global growth outlook has been tempered by ongoing COVID issues abroad. Climbing to fresh record highs, the S&P 500 gained another 2.7% on the week while...

Investors in European stocks are looking beyond the present COVID outbreaks, vaccination shortfalls, and some recently imposed shutdowns to the expected strong recovery in the coming months. The European Commission's Economic and Sentiment Indicator (ESI), produced by the Business and...

Global PMI employment index at second-highest since May 2019 as firms seek to boost capacity. Job gains fueled by rising backlogs of work and brighter outlook. Broad-based developed word job market strength contrasts with stalling emerging market employment. For further deta...

Despite high uncertainty levels still prevalent, the International Monetary Fund is optimistic about global growth this year; it raised its 2021 GDP forecasts (for second time in three months) to 6% from its 5.5% January forecast levels led by stronger economic recovery amid vaccine roll...

U.S. equity markets rallied to fresh record-highs this past week on data showing faster-than-expected job growth and continued strength behind the housing market while jitters over rising interest rates calmed. Closing the holiday-shortened week at record highs, the S&P 500 gained...

US real estate investment trusts (REITs) topped returns for the major asset classes in March, rising 4.4%. The gain follows a second-place rally in February for domestic property shares. Foreign investment-grade corporate bonds suffered the deepest slide in March. Rising interest ...

Allocation to SPY is increasing. Allocation to IWM is decreasing. Allocation to EFA is now zero. For further details see: My Current View Of The S&P 500 Index: April 2021 Edition

Is Bad News is Good News Again? U.S. equity markets rebounded this past week as lukewarm economic data and renewed COVID concerns halted the surge in interest rates and calmed market jitters. Closing within 1% of record highs, the S&P 500 jumped 1.7% this past week led b...

US leads global expansion, followed by UK. Manufacturing rises across the board, albeit limited by supply disruptions. Virus restrictions, vaccine roll-outs, business sentiment and stimulus lead to varying service sector trends. For further details see: U.S. Leads Develo...

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