Stock market news

The stock market is up roughly 25% so far this year, and its path to get here has been nearly stumble-free, with just one 5% dip along the way¹. In our view, there are clear signs of FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out) as investors pile into high fliers, with outsized gains attracting more attention and buying by those looking to get a piece of the action. At the same time, markets often climb a wall of worry, and that wall has grown taller recently as current conditions are hardly devoid of risks. This historic rally has raised concerns of an overheated market, sparking FONGO (Fear Of Not Getting Out) among other investors.

The quarterly market outlook offers our perspective on recent activity in the capital markets. The Edward Jones Investment Policy Committee offers its viewpoints on the U.S. economy, stocks, the bond market, international markets and asset classes, as well as a special topic of interest to investors each quarter.

These aren’t short-term predictions. Rather, this is Edward Jones’ perspective on market and economic topics, designed to help you make decisions affecting your long-term financial strategy. As you read through each topic, you'll find specific actions you can discuss with your financial advisor.