Investment Review – February 2019
The S&P 500 surged 8% in January, ending 14.0% higher than the low reached on December 24. The dovish guidance from…
Economic Outlook – February 2019
Federal Reserve Chairman Jay Powell indicated in early January that the central bank would consider altering its balance sheet policy…
Supporting the NEHGS Winter Dinner Celebrating the Great Migration Study Project
Welch & Forbes is proud to have supported as a benefactor the New England Historic Genealogical Society's Winter Dinner, celebrating 30 years of…
Investment Review – January 2019
The month of December saw declines across U.S. stocks with the S&P 500 -9.0%, -8.5% for the Dow Jones Industrial…
Economic Outlook – January 2019
Third quarter Gross Domestic Product (GDP) came in at 3.4%, above the economy’s growth potential of 2.0%. This expansion was…
Investment Review – December 2018
The stock market treated us to another volatile month in November. Indices squeaked to a positive close thanks to a rally…
Economic Outlook – December 2018
The U.S. economy has maintained steady growth and the outlook suggests continued growth. Third quarter 2018 gross domestic product (GDP) grew…
Investment Review – November 2018
Equities experienced a rapid and volatile correction in October. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped -5.1% and the S&P 500…
Economic Outlook – November 2018
U.S. Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew at an annualized rate of 3.5% in the third quarter (Q3) of 2018. Bolstered by…
Barron’s Ranks W&F Among The Nation’s Top 40 Registered Investment Advisors
Welch & Forbes LLC is proud to be recognized as a top 40 Registered Investment Advisor in the United States for Barron's 2018 ranking. The…