VTI News and Press, Vanguard Total Stock Market From 06/10/24

2024-06-10 11:21:21 ET Summary The dot plot and press conference at this week's FOMC meeting are expected to deliver a hawkish message. Fewer rate cuts are expected, as supported by the bond market's predictions. The Fed may be forced to hike rates again later this year or nex...

2024-06-10 10:47:59 ET Summary According to recent governmental reports, job creation is strong, and inflation is hovering at just north of three percent. However, in reality, inflation is higher than being reported and the jobs market is weaker.  In addition, the U.S. econom...

2024-06-10 09:00:00 ET Summary Fund past performance doesn't guarantee future results. S&P 500 index funds may outperform total market funds. Vanguard S&P 500 ETF is preferred over Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund ETF Shares due to better performance and exposure...

2024-06-10 00:35:31 ET Summary US stocks experienced a minor correction in April, with a 6.3% dip in the Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund ETF. Earnings growth has outperformed expectations, particularly in the tech sector, leading to optimism for future earnings for both lar...

2024-06-08 09:00:00 ET More on the markets and the economy S&P 500 lands weekly win with Nvidia crossing above $3T market cap Catalyst Watch: Apple's WWDC, Tesla meeting, Fed's dot plot, and GameStop volatility Nasdaq, S&P, and Dow finish lower while yields j...

2024-06-08 08:00:00 ET Summary Long leading indicators show improvement in corporate profits, although the yield curve and real money supply remain negative. Short leading indicators and coincident indicators have been generally improving over the past few months. The manufact...

2024-06-08 01:52:55 ET Summary Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF is a massive fund with $1.5 trillion in net assets. VTI follows a total market approach but skews towards large cap holdings, resulting in a return profile similar to the S&P 500. The fund may be a compelling o...

2024-06-07 15:30:41 ET Summary While the labor market has weakened, it appears we have reached full employment versus over employment. The job creation trend has slowed, with job openings outpacing number of unemployed at a three-year low. Despite full employment, wage growth ...

2024-06-07 14:21:40 ET Summary The Fed is likely to signal less than 3 cuts in 2024, possibly no cuts at all, which is a hawkish turn and signals a "higher-until-recession" policy. The Fed is also likely to increase the projected unemployment rate and inflation figures for 2024. ...

2024-06-07 09:50:46 ET Summary Job growth in May surged past expectations, according to the Labor Department's monthly release. Gains were broad-based, with multiple sectors reporting growth exceeding their monthly averages over the last twelve months. The unemployment rate hi...