
December 2024 Market Commentary & Outlook
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] With 2024 coming to a close, US stocks capped another stellar year of performance, crossing several record highs along the way. For the
The latest thoughts on investment strategy and the markets, plus tools and templates from Raffa’s portfolio management team to empower nonprofits and associations to make better informed investment decisions.

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] With 2024 coming to a close, US stocks capped another stellar year of performance, crossing several record highs along the way. For the

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] US stocks surged in November following a conclusive presidential election result with Republicans taking control of the White House and Congress. Policy intentions

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] A five-month streak of strong gains in the US stock market came to an end in October as stocks declined over the month.

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] A very strong third quarter came to a close in the wake of the Federal Reserve (Fed) lowering interest rates for the first

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] Overall, both stocks and bonds performed well in August and have performed well so far this year. As we head into the final

The third quarter is underway and commenced with fixed income having a stellar month on the expectation that the Federal Reserve (Fed) will begin cutting

The second quarter came to a close with US stocks continuing their positive run and gaining over the month despite mixed economic data making headlines.

May ended on a much better note than April, with both stocks and bonds rebounding nicely over the month. Domestically, small-cap stocks joined big tech

April was a challenging month for both stocks and bonds as US stocks posted their first monthly loss since October of last year. Earnings reports

Raffa takes a deeper look at how a handful of technology stocks have come to dominate the US stock market and what we believe investors