Stocks continued their recent rally in September, with all three major U.S. indices up for the month and quarter. The S&P 500 gained 2.14 percent in September and 5.89 percent for the quarter, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was up 1.96 percent during the month and 8.72 percent for the quarter.
It was a positive March for stocks, capping off a strong quarter to start the year. The S&P 500 gained 3.22 percent in March and an impressive 10.56 percent in the first quarter.
Markets continued to rally in December, with the positive returns contributing to a strong end to the year.
Equity markets fell for the second consecutive month in September, causing all three major U.S. indices to end the month and quarter in the red.
June was a strong month for equity markets as resolution of the debt ceiling impasse helped lower uncertainty and supported a risk-on environment. The positive monthly returns capped a solid quarter for stocks.
The S&P 500 fell 9.21 percent during the month, which caused the index to lose 4.88 percent during the quarter. The Dow Jones Industrial Average declined 8.76 percent in September, capping the 6.17 percent decline for the quarter.
