VTI News and Press, Vanguard Total Stock Market From 02/02/24

2024-02-02 09:50:12 ET Summary The January jobs report exceeds expectations with a massive 353,000 nonfarm payrolls gain. Average hourly earnings and year-on-year wage increase are higher than anticipated. US 10-year Treasury note yield rises, reducing the likelihood of a Marc...

2024-02-01 22:35:00 ET Summary Global markets were mixed in January following a strong finish in 2023 that lifted nearly all corners. Commodities bounced back last month, leading the major asset classes, while property shares led the losers, based on a set of ETFs. The iShares...

2024-02-01 18:05:00 ET Summary The investment community wants the Federal Reserve to lower its policy rate of interest. But, the economy is growing well and price inflation seems to be moving toward the Fed's target. Furthermore, there is plenty of money around from the previo...

2024-02-01 15:07:24 ET Summary Bullish sentiment increased 9.8 percentage points to 49.1%. Neutral sentiment decreased 8.2 percentage points to 26.4%. Bearish sentiment decreased 1.6 percentage points to 24.5%. Optimism among individual investors about the short-term...

2024-01-31 16:00:00 ET Summary The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite rallied 3% in January, while small and mid-cap equities were close to the unchanged line. Major foreign stocks, excluding Chinese shares, performed well in January, with Taiwan Semiconductor and Novo Nordisk emerg...

2024-01-29 18:46:29 ET Summary iShares Core Growth Allocation ETF has a 60/40 allocation in global equities and bonds through ETFs. Exposure to foreign securities implies some currency risk, which has been detrimental since the fund’s inception in 2008. Among competitor...

2024-01-29 14:37:04 ET Summary The S&P 500 Index has surged by 20% in the last three months due to the Fed's pivot towards a more accessible monetary stance, and other constructive factors. Near-term gains have been stellar, but a pullback/consolidation phase may be imminent. ...

2024-01-29 12:20:00 ET Summary Red ink dominates 2024’s opening month for most of the major asset classes. The upside exceptions for the performance profile so far, US stocks, commodities and junk bonds. Otherwise, year-to-date losses prevail, based on a set of ETFs thr...

2024-01-27 08:00:00 ET Summary Long leading indicators have shown improvement, particularly in interest rates and credit spreads. Short leading indicators are mixed, with the big decline in new orders and temporary staffing being of especial concern. Coincident indicators have...

2024-01-27 02:47:52 ET Summary iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China ETF has outperformed the largest EM ETF- VWO since its inception, and has also done a better job of juggling its risk profile. EMXC offers access to attractive growth regions, particularly India, which is expect...