Demystifying the Stock Market: June's Financial Wrap-Up
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What if I told you the stock market is not as intimidating as it seems? That's right - this episode of Dad Sense is all about breaking down the financial happenings of June, all with the easy-to-understand, lighthearted banter you've come to expect from us.
We'll dive into the surprising performance of US stocks, with the S&P 500 rallying a whopping 16% and NASDAQ showcasing a record-breaking 32% increase. But it's not all about the ups. We also touch on the not-so-great performance of bonds and what that all means for you. Taking a closer look, we dissect the stock market titans like Apple, Google, Nvidia, and Tesla, who dominated June. We also examine how large-cap stocks outperformed the rest of the market.
As we shift gears to bonds, we discuss the Fed's decision to hold the federal funds rate at 5 to 5.25%.
Finally, we wrap up with a snapshot of the economic performance in June and how it mirrors May's performance.
Get ready to have some fun while we unravel the complexities of the stock market and the economy with a touch of Dad Sense!
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