Mueller Financial Services, Inc.

After a brief dip in the stock market last month, there is hope that May will bring gains. While the adage "Sell in May and go away" has some merit, historically, the index has gained an average of 1.8% from May through October, making it hardly worth avoiding. Despite inflation and higher interest rates hindering the downtrend in inflation, the steady growth of the US economy and rising corporate profits increase the chances of more gains ahead. While there may be some rainy days, the near-term outlook for stocks looks supportive. Read more to know what caused stocks to dip and how corporate earnings provide reassuring numbers. https://lnkd.in/gsy5q4iU #muellerfinancialservices #stockmarket #investing #financialplanning #lpl #marketupdate

That was quite a week for the market. Mueller Financial Service's latest commentary sheds light on the pivotal events that have shaped the recent financial landscape. From the Fed's interest rate decision to the latest developments in the ongoing trade war, this article breaks down the key takeaways for investors. https://lnkd.in/gED_kVUz #MuellerFinancialServices #LPL #MarketUpdate #GDP #Markets #StockMarket

Today's Weekly Market Update explains how market volatility has returned and the importance of understanding the ever-changing market narrative. The market narrative can shift based on various factors and can impact investment decision, emphasizing the importance of having a long-term investment strategy and staying informed about market developments. https://lnkd.in/gnDmvsyK #MuellerFinancialServices #MarketUpdate #StockMarket #Volatility #LPL

🌟 When will the Fed make its first move? More economists are starting to believe it’s a late 2024 decision. But remember, the stock market is a discounting tool, meaning it’s looking 6 to 9 months into the future. So, today’s S&P 500 is seeing business conditions in the October-to-December timeframe. #MuellerFinancialServices #FinancialServices #WealthManagement #Investing #FedRates

This week's Weekly Market Commentary discusses potential benefits that rate cuts could bring to the energy sector, which has been struggling due to low oil prices and reduced demand during the COVID-19 pandemic. It explores how lower interest rates could stimulate economic growth and increase demand for energy, potentially leading to higher prices and improved profitability for energy companies. https://lnkd.in/ghk9WxBN #MuellerFinancialServices #WeeklyMarketCommentary #MarketUpdate #Energy #Oil

With recent signals from the Federal Reserve, are Bonds potentially a worthy Investment for your Portfolio?

We're looking closer at the recent rebound in U.S. equities and what key catalysts they are watching to determine if the market correction is over. https://lnkd.in/g2V3bK6D #MuellerFinancialServices #StockMarket #SP500 #MarketUpdate #LPL

LPL Research explains why they think muni investors may be able to catch a break, especially if the Fed is done with its aggressive rate hiking campaign. https://lnkd.in/gV_qCAM2 #MuellerFinancialServices #LPL #MarketUpdate #MuniInvestors

LPL Research discusses what they're thankful for in the markets going into November. https://lnkd.in/gJ8xUVSC #MuellerFinancialServices #LPL #ClientLetter #Thanksgiving

It’s a tradition here to write about what scares us around Halloween each year. The past few years have offered plenty of material to use in these annual commentaries, but with wars in Israel and Ukraine ongoing, Washington, D.C. dysfunction reaching new heights, the unrelenting rise in interest rates, still-high inflation, unaffordable housing, tight financial conditions, and a Federal Reserve (Fed) that has not yet signaled it’s done hiking rates, the list seems to be a bit longer and scarier than it usually is. https://lnkd.in/gtyF6JFK #MuellerFinancialServices #LPL #MarketUpdate #Halloween