The Dow Jones Industrial Average, the oldest of the three main stock indexes on The New York Stock Exchange, entered bear market territory when it declined by 1.1% on September 26th. The decline extended the index’s drop-off from its all-time high and pushed its losses to over 20% from its January peak of 36,799 points to 28,725 points, which meets the criteria to enter a bear market.
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The most recent Consumer Price Index (CPI) report brought some bad news for investors. After consistent monthly rate hikes from August of 2021 to June of 2022, July showed no increase giving some belief that inflation could have possibly hit its peak and could begin to come down.
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President Joe Biden nominated world-renown bull Jerome Powell to a second term as Chair of the Federal Reserve. Despite recent criticisms of the lack of inflation control, he has done a stellar job protecting the financial system and the economy.
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Jerome Powell appears to remain dovish on interest rates as long-term Treasury yields continue to spike. While undermining the equity markets overall, inflation is nowhere near the Fed’s 2% target, and the labor market has not returned to full employment.
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The Federal Reserve has promised to maintain record-low interest rates to support the United States economy in the pandemic’s worsening times. As COVID-19 cases continuously shatter record highs set by the U.S., it has left many economists convinced that the economy cannot make any sustained recovery until the epidemic is maintained and that most Americans will feel safe conducting their normal outdoor daily activities. Following the Fed’s update on its monetary policy last Thursday, the near-zero interest rates are intended to stimulate spending and inject liquidity into the economy.
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