Markets Sink Again as Fed Speeds Up the Rate Hikes

Another trading week is behind us! Another trading week is behind us! [alt_text] Another trading week is behind us! For the week ending June 17th, stocks exhibited some of their strongest volatility yet in this bear market. Stocks initially rallied as Fed increased their latest interest rate hike to 0.75 percent, up from their prior commitment to 0.5 percent increases at a time. The Fed is acting a bit faster as economic data continues to show a slowdown. So it’s no surprise that stocks went lower as reality continued to set in. Naturally, that’s leading to more conflicting views on how assets will perform from here. That can be seen in the big market swings this week, as well as in our weekly deep dive. Sponsored Content [4 Days Left To Invest In The Robots Cooking At Jack In The Box]( Robots are taking over the fast food industry. 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[Act quickly and invest in Miso Robotics before their funding round closes on June 23rd.]( TODAY’S TOP TIPS [Game of Trades: SP500 CRASHES as this Chart BREAKS a 20 YEAR Resistance]( The past week has been harrowing for investors, as the S&P 500 gapped lower last week following the latest inflation data. It also rejected a key long-term resistance line. The result? A potential further drop for markets ahead. Until the break, markets were looking on track to snap back from their bearish outlook. Now, with the current economic developments, a further downside looks likely. » [FULL STORY]( [What Bitcoin Did: The Crisis Across All Markets With Peter Doyle]( Central bankers and governments are finally backing away from statements that inflation would be transitory. However, it may be too late. Markets are in a state of fear. With every asset class getting hit hard right now, the question is how much worse things could get. After all, governments have taken on a lot of debt, and now interest rates have started rising. Taming inflation without creating more negatives for the economy will prove a tough balancing act. » [FULL STORY]( [Lead-Lag Report: This Bear Market Is Different]( The word volatility gets thrown around a lot during a market selloff. However, volatility can simply mean how much an asset class moves, not necessarily its direction up or down. For years, central bank activity has helped to hold down volatility. But now, with the economy slowing and interest rates rising, volatility is on the rise. The result? What has appeared on the surface as a calm market has given away to a rockier one. » [FULL STORY]( [Dividend Growth Investor: Are Dividend Increases Beating Inflation in 2022?]( With asset prices falling, investors are turning away from growth stories and looking for companies with more consistency. For the long-term, dividend stocks can provide an extra source of income, as well as much-needed stability. But inflation is currently running at multi-decade highs. With inflation rising so quickly, even companies that have a history of raising their dividends may not be able to match the loss of purchasing power with a higher payout. » [FULL STORY]( [BiggerNews June: Why “DIY Landlords” Will Win in a Recession]( Rising interest rates mean higher mortgage rates. That makes home ownership less affordable, which will likely lead to a decline in prices. With the housing market slowing, real estate investors may face additional challenges. Renters may not be able to pay increased rents at the rate of increase over the past two years. That could lead to a potential squeeze for many landlords. » [FULL STORY]( NOTABLE HIGHS AND LOWS NEW HIGHS OF NOTE LAST WEEK Fortress Capital Acquisition Corp (FCAX) – Special purpose acquisition company HPX Corp (HPX) – Special purpose acquisition company Titan International (TWI) – Farming and construction equipment World Wresting Entertainment (WWE) – Sports entertainment Grocery Outlet Holding Corp (GO ) – Independent grocery chain NEW LOWS OF NOTE LAST WEEK Annaly Capital Management (NLY) – Mortgage REIT Beazer Homes (BZH) – Housing construction Clorox (CX) – Consumer goods Sherwin Williams (SHW) – Paint and paint supplies Snap Inc (SNAP) – Social media company INDEX ENDED WEEK % CHANGE YTD % DJIA 29,888.78 -4.80% -17.70% Nasdaq 10,798.35 -4.80% -31.00% S&P 500 3,674.84 -5.80% -22.90% Russell 2000 1,665.69 -7.60% -25.80% Not sure the best way to get started? 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