The Markets (as of market close July 31, 2018)

Favorable economic indicators and encouraging corporate earnings reports helped propel stocks forward in July. Market growth has come despite trade wars between the United States and other trade partners, particularly China.

The Markets (as of market close May 31, 2018)

Despite a sell-off on the last day of the month, equities held enough of their gains to post mostly positive month-over-month returns. The Trump administration imposed tariffs on steel and aluminum imports on Canada, Mexico, and the European Union.

The Markets (as of market close April 30, 2018)

April was marked by the impending tariff war between the United States and China. Tensions between the world's two largest economies certainly affected stocks both home and abroad. Escalating strife in Syria posed an additional reason for investors to be concerned.

On November 8, 2016, Republican candidate Donald J. Trump won a closely contested election for president of the United States.

The Markets (as of market close September 30, 2016)

The second quarter provided a bumpy ride for investors.

The Markets (as of market close August 26, 2016)

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The Markets (as of market close August 19, 2016)