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View the January edition of the Monthly Market Comment for more insight on the market, investing in the U.S. and current monetary policy of the Federal Reserve.

“The market volatility that dominated 2011 dissapated in January, as stocks continued to move steadily higher and are now well above the lows of last fall. The gain of 3.40% by the Dow Jones Industrial Average, which closed the month at 12632.91, was the Index’s best annual start in performance since 1997. The S&P 500 Index fared better, rising 4.36% to 1312.41, marking its best January performance since 1987. The Russell 2000 Small-Cap Index jumped 7% to 792.82, while the NASDAQ was the top performer of the major US indices, soaring 8.01% to close the month at 2813.84. International stocks rebounded as well, as the EAFE Index was higher at month end by 5.25%, closing at 1486.74. The S&P 500 has now recovered from its almost 20% decline between April 29, 2011 to October 3, 2011 which, as we wrote at the time, was most likely a result of fear and loss of confidence than an actual renewed economic decline. At current levels the market is now close to its highest level since June 2008.”

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View the December edition of the Monthly Market Comment for more insight on the market, investing in the U.S. and current monetary policy of the Federal Reserve.

“For the most part, stock prices moved higher in December, bringing the rollercoaster ride of 2011 right back to where it began. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 1.43% to end the year at 12217.56. The S&P 500 Index was up 0.85% to 1257.60, while the Russell 2000 Small-Cap Index provided a positive return of 0.48% to close at 740.92. The Nasdaq was the only major U.S. index to decline for the month, dipping 0.58% to 2605.15. The EAFE index of international stocks dropped 1.03%, hurt by the US Dollar which continued its climb against the Euro.”

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View the November edition of the Monthly Market Comment for more insight on the market, investing in the U.S. and current monetary policy of the Federal Reserve.

“Following its October surge, the stock market took a breather in Novmeber in what proved to be another volatile month, with stocks rallying in the final week to bring blue chip stock prices back to where at the end of October. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was the best major performer for the month, up 0.76% to 12045.68, and up 4.04% year to date. The S&P 500 Index declined slightly by 0.51%, to close at 1246.96, down 0.85% for the year.”

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View the October edition of the Monthly Market Comment for more insight on the market, investing in the U.S. and current monetary policy of the Federal Reserve.

“After five straight down months, the major market averages rallied in October with their best monthly performance in some time. The Dow Jones Industrial Average enjoyed one of its largest monthly point gains in its history, while the S&P 500 Index had its best monthly gain since the early 1990′s. Though the Russell 2000 Small-Cap Index and the EAFE remain negative for the year, off 5% and 9% respectively, the Nasdaq is up 2%, the S&P 500 is up 1%, and the Dow is up 5% year to date.”

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View the September edition of the Monthly Market Comment for more insight on the market, investing in the U.S. and current monetary policy of the Federal Reserve.

“September once again proved a difficult month for investors as stock market volatility continued. Also contributing to market weakness were growing concerns over the possibility of a new recession brought on by Euroupe’s inability to resolve its sovereign debt crisis. The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 6.03% in September, closing at 10913.38. The S&P 500 Index suffered its fifth consecutive down month, which has only happened three times since 1990, falling 7.18% to close at 1131.42. During August and September the S&P 500 experienced fluctuations of 1% or more in 61% of the 44 trading days. The Russell 2000 Small-Cap Index dropped 11.37% to 644.16, and the Nasdaq declined 6.36% to 2425.40. Also weak was the EAFE index of international stocks, which closed at 1373.33, down 9.86%.”

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View the August edition of the Monthly Market Comment for more insight on the market, investing in the U.S. and current monetary policy of the Federal Reserve.

“August provided a wild ride for the stock market, with dramatic daily moves, as volatility returned with a vengeance. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 4.36 t0 11613.53, after falling more than 11% during the first eight trading days of the month, followed by a rally at the end of the month that failed to overcome the earlier loss. The S&P 500 Index saw a similar decline, down 5.68% to 1218.89. The Nasdaq declined 6.41% to 2579.46, and the Russell 2000 Small-Cap Index fared worse, finishing at 726.81, down 8.81%. The EAFE Index of international stocks was the worst major performer, declining 9.30% in August.”

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