03|08|2022

Volatility Again…| March 4, 2022

Markets moved lower last week, again. Is volatility telling us anything about what to expect for the next month? Monday We experienced a very modest day of movement on...

02|23|2022

Will the Clouds Part? | February 18, 2022

It was a rough week for markets. Volatility is up, but will it be here to stay or are the clouds soon to part? Monday Markets dropped at the...

02|01|2022

The Inside Story | January 28, 2022

The S&P 500 and volatility were little changed week over week. The inside story, however, was far more interesting! Monday What. A. Monday… Markets ended the day higher. The...

01|19|2022

Docile Week? | January 14, 2022

Docile week as markets reflected marginal losses? No, not at all… What really happened throughout the week? Monday Markets dug a large hole to start the week but worked...

01|11|2022

2022 Roll Over | January 7, 2022

Welcome, 2022! There was a quick shift in market behavior as the calendar rolled over. What does it mean for the year? Monday The week began much as it...

01|10|2022

2021: Year in Review | December 31, 2021

In many ways, 2021 felt like two years in one. Investing was no exception. Here is a review of the year from our perspective at FFS and what we...

12|28|2021

Santa’s Coming | December 24, 2021

Is Santa’s rally coming, or will Omicron steal the show? Most importantly, what does it all mean for 2022? Monday The week opened in free fall as the Nasdaq...

12|20|2021

Santa’s Thunder | December 17, 2021

The S&P 500 shed 1.94% on the week as Omicron took center stage. Will Omicron steal Santa’s Thunder? Monday Markets opened the week in the red. This came as...

12|07|2021

The Charge Lower | December 3, 2021

Headlines included Omicron, Jobs, Manufacturing, and Services PMI. So, what led the charge lower and why? Monday The S&P 500 jumped to open the week, rising 1.32%. This was...

11|30|2021

The Omicron Threat | November 26, 2021

Markets fell hard for the week. Omicron rose as a threat, but was that really the big news of the week? Monday Markets opened the week mildly lower. The...