Fulton Financial Advisors

The resiliency of the US economy has been one of the biggest surprises so far in 2023. The combination of a strong labor market and robust economic growth while inflation continues to move towards 2% has convinced most market participants that interest rates will remain higher for longer.

A review of August's market trends, economic reports, and insights on overall performance of individual financial sectors.  

Last week, Fitch Ratings downgraded the long-term issuer rating of the United States by one notch from AAA to AA+, joining Standard & Poor’s (S&P) who downgraded the U.S. to AA+ in 2011. Mark Hoffman, Chief Investment Officer, provides four key takeaways on Fitch's announcement and it's impact on the market and economy.

A review of July’s market trends, economic reports, and insights on overall performance of individual financial sectors.  

In our July update, Matt Brennan, Senior Investment Strategist and Portfolio Manager, reviews the first half of 2023, including the most predicted recession in history that didn't materialize, strong investment returns, and current valuation levels.

A review of May's market trends, economic reports, and insights on overall performance of individual financial sectors.   

A review of April's market trends, economic reports, and insights on overall performance of individual financial sectors.   

Despite a barrage of negative headlines and continued tightening from the Fed, markets posted solid returns in Q1.

A review of February’s market trends, economic reports, and insights on overall performance of individual financial sectors.

Taking a look back at 2022 and providing our economic outlook for 2023. 

This Market Update from Fulton Financial Advisors looks at the key risks and opportunities for the remainder of 2022. 

A comprehensive 2nd quarter market update from our investment professionals for 2022.