This year hasn’t been kind to investors, many of whom are looking forward to turning the calendar to 2023.
After losing nearly 24% of its value in the first six months of the year, the S&P 500 was able to regain 17% through mid-summer. Then, it gave it right back by the middle of October.
However, the index was able to recover another 12% by year’s end.
If there was one constant this year, it was market volatility, which never seemed to go away. It provided plenty of fodder for bulls and bears to argue about … and it left investors with whiplash.
But with a strong close to the 2022 year, our team of editors and analysts is here to help you prepare for 2023, which hopefully brings less volatility, more opportunity and positive returns for our readers.
Stocks Will Likely Be Cheaper in 2023
Tony Sagami wants to warn you about some economic issues that could make our economy stink in 2023. The government’s debt is increasing, along with the average American’s debt to all-time highs, while home values continue to fall and the cost of food keeps going up … yikes! Here’s how you can prepare yourself for the fallout.
A recent bleak report identifies three drivers you should know about because they will reset stock and bond prices for the foreseeable future. But fear not, because Jon D. Markman has a silver lining to share with you. Whileexecutives at the world’s largest asset manager are worried about rising long-term inflation and the willingness of the Federal Reserve to save stock investors, there is bullish news for this major semiconductor business.
Platinum: Latest Metal on the Launchpad
There’s an old saying on Wall Street: “Flags and pennants fly at half-mast.” It sure looks like platinum is coiling up for a big move. And Sean Brodrick believes it’s a breakout to the upside. In this issue, he explains why and how you can play it.
Frankly, 2022 can't end soon enough for Kenny Polcari. While it's usually quiet on the Wall Street front around the holidays, last week ended up being very active and perplexing. In many ways, it proved to be a microcosm of this year. In this issue, Kenny breaks down why the ending to this year was so fitting.
Until next time,
Jordan Chussler
Managing Editor
Weiss Ratings Daily
