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The fears that dragged on the stock market since August evaporated in November as fresh inflation data reaffirmed continuing progress in the fight against rising prices.

Monthly Market Insights | December 2023 The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 8.77 percent, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index advanced 8.92 percent. The Nasdaq Composite, which has led all year, picked up 10.70 percent.1

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This message covers three important factors when it comes to your financial life: Diversification, Patience, and Consistency.

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Investors faced challenges as stocks moved lower due to multiple headwinds, including rising bond yields and geopolitical tensions. However, many remain confident as they look for initial indications of consumer strength by gauging early holiday shopping levels.

Monthly Market Insights | November 2023 Rising bond yields, geopolitical tensions, sticky inflation, and mixed earnings reports combined to push stocks lower last month.

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Stocks faced headwinds in Q3 as bond yields rose, impacting investor sentiment. With inflation data and interest rates in focus, market watchers anticipate a potential rate hike.

Quarterly Market Insights | Q3 2023 Stocks lost a portion of their first-half gains in the third quarter as a continued tight monetary bias from the Federal Reserve sent bond yields higher, unsettling stock investors throughout August and September.

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Despite challenges from rising yields and credit downgrades, stocks staged a late-month rally. All eyes are now on the Fed's upcoming meeting, while National Preparedness Month reminds us to get equipped for unexpected challenges.

Monthly Market Insights | September 2023 After sliding for much of last month on rising yields, credit rating downgrades, and economic weakness out of China, stocks staged a late-August rally to help trim losses.