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Monthly Market Risk Update: August 2023 [SlideShare]

Written by Brad McMillan, CFA®, CFP® | Aug 23, 2023 1:56:41 PM

My colleague Sam Millette, director, fixed income on Commonwealth’s Investment Management and Research team, helped me put together this month’s Market Risk Update. Thanks for the assist, Sam! Let’s take a closer look.

July was a strong month for equity markets, as all three major equity indices rallied. The S&P 500 gained 3.21 percent, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 3.44 percent. The Nasdaq Composite led the way with a 4.08 percent gain, supported by a rise in technology stocks.

Given the concerns about slowing growth and inflation, we have kept the overall market risk level at yellow for now.

View a breakdown of the risks we’re watching in this SlideShare.