Brad McMillan, Commonwealth’s CIO, recaps the market and economic news for September. It was a mixed month: the S&P and Dow did well, while the Nasdaq pulled back on weakness in technology. But for the quarter as a whole, all three indices were up substantially. In the U.S., hiring remained strong, wage growth picked up, and consumer confidence reached an 18-year high. There is also a huge amount of confidence in the business world. Overall, we’re in a good place, but is the end of the cycle coming? Stay tuned to learn more. Follow Brad at blog.commonwealth.com/independent-market-observer.
