VTI News and Press, Vanguard Total Stock Market From 12/13/23

2023-12-13 09:41:07 ET Summary The Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund ETF Shares is a well-managed and cheap exchange-traded fund that offers investors exposure to the entire U.S. stock market. The VTI ETF has been making new highs and is expected to continue rising in the lon...

2023-12-13 09:30:00 ET Summary Stocks have been soaring for the past six weeks, with the S&P 500 and Russell 2000 index both experiencing significant gains. The bond market has also seen a recovery, with the iShares Aggregate Bond ETF surging 4.7%. Investors believe that i...

2023-12-13 07:41:00 ET There are a lot of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) you can choose from. Vanguard is a good place to start your journey if you are looking for low-cost ETFs backed by a well-respected company. Four of the best options from this asset manager are Vanguard Total Bond ...

2023-12-12 09:30:02 ET Summary The inflation rate is falling, nearing pre-pandemic levels, with long-term interest rates falling and stocks rising. Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 0.1% in November, with a year-over-year rate of 3.1%, driven by shelter costs. Rental supply is i...

2023-12-12 09:05:31 ET Summary In 2023, three of the largest bank failures in American history occurred due to a loss of value in asset portfolios and the flight of uninsured deposits seeking safety elsewhere. The Federal Reserve stepped in to provide support through lending facil...

2023-12-12 04:30:00 ET Summary The US stock market is still leading the field by a wide margin. Meanwhile, commodities are the downside outlier. The general upswing in most markets has lifted the Global Market Index (GMI) this year. Ongoing disinflation and softer economic gro...

2023-12-11 17:49:19 ET Summary Stocks surged in 2023, with the tech and communication services sectors leading the way and Energy, Staples, and Utilities performing poorly. The iShares S&P 100 ETF is a large portfolio with strong share-price performance and favorable character...

2023-12-08 18:02:27 ET Summary November 2023 U.S. unemployment rate fell to 3.7%, indicating a strong labor market. The labor market outperformed Federal Reserve's expectations, suggesting no need for near-term easing. Tightening trend could resume if the Federal Reserve pivot...

2023-12-08 11:00:13 ET Summary Bulls see a softening labor market, reinforcing the disinflationary trend and the potential for Fed to reduce interest rates next year. Bears predict a rapid increase in unemployment claims, stalling job creation, and a recession next year. Jobs ...

2023-12-08 10:00:42 ET Summary Markets remain on edge heading into the December rate decision, as stronger-than-expected November payrolls data offsets separate readings from earlier in the week that support a cooling labor market. Meanwhile, the consumer remains resilient, with r...