September 2019 Market Update
Submitted by Corrigan Financial, Inc on October 15th, 2019Global stock markets advanced roughly 2% in September, but essentially ended a volatile third quarter at or around where they started. Domestic stocks gained 1.2% for the quarter, while foreign stocks saw a 1.8% decline. With 20% returns year-to-date, U.S. stocks have delivered their best gains in more than two decades. Foreign stocks have advanced over 11% for the year, even against the headwinds of a strengthening dollar.