Quick Recap of the Week The stock market had another strong week. Once again, economic data was mostly worse-than-expected. This didn't stop the bulls, however. Several major indexes, including the S&P 500 and Nasdaq, hit new all-time highs. The I Fund led the TSP with a 2.06% gain. The S Fund followed, moving up 1.77%. [...]

Quick Recap of the Week The stock market fell last week. While most economic data was disappointing, stocks enjoyed a small rally until Friday. At that point, bad news from overseas took down U.S. markets. New Chinese investing regulations caused an overnight slide in Asia, while concerns about Greece lowered share prices in Europe. As [...]

Quick Recap of the Week Stocks rallied last week. In the U.S., there was little noteworthy news or economic data. Much of the boost came from overseas. The European Central Bank's version of quantitative easing pushed stocks higher in the euro zone. Rallies in China and Hong Kong lifted markets across Asia. The C Fund, [...]

Quick Recap of the Week The stock market edged up in a holiday-shortened week. There wasn't much news or economic data until Friday, when monthly employment data was released. The unemployment rate remained the same. However, the number of new jobs was considerably less than expected. Since the stock exchanges were closed for Good Friday, [...]

Quick Recap of the Week The stock market dropped last week. Weakness in the technology sector and world events (including air strikes in Yemen) caused a modest sell-off. In addition, some traders took profits after the prior week's strong rally. The C Fund took the biggest hit, falling by 2.20%. It was followed by the S [...]

Quick Recap of the Week The Federal Reserve released their most recent statement on Wednesday. Not surprisingly, trading was centered around the statement--both before and after it was released. The Fed removed the word "patient" from their statement. Many thought this would cause a selloff. However, the Fed's comments on gross domestic product and inflation [...]

Quick Recap of the Week The stock market had mixed results last week. Small-cap and tech stocks saw gains, while large-cap and international stocks fell. Economic data was also mixed. Most of it was worse-than-expected, however, including retail sales and consumer sentiment. As for the TSP funds, the F and S Funds led the way [...]

Quick Recap of the Week Stocks fell last week, mostly due to a loss on Friday. It was prompted by a strong Nonfarm Payrolls (employment) report. Normally, an increase in jobs causes stocks to rally. However, investors feared it may prompt the Fed to raise interest rates in June. Bonds fell for the same reason. [...]

Quick Recap of the Week First a note--our allocation is changing to 100% S Fund. Please make your IFT and contribution allocation before noon EST on Monday, 3/2/2015. Last week U.S. stocks fell moderately in choppy, indecisive trading. Most economic data was worse-than-expected. Of the TSP Funds, the F Fund had the best week with [...]

Quick Recap of the Week Stocks rose during the holiday-shortened week. There was very little action until mid-day Friday. At that point, an announcement about Greece receiving funding sparked a rally. As for the TSP, the I Fund led the pack again with a 2.15% gain. The S Fund rose 1.05% while the C Fund [...]