The S&P 500 index is set for its best June since 1955 while the Dow Jones Industrial Average is on track for its strongest June return since 1938 ... but don't overlook these warning signs
President Donald Trump Tuesday morning thanked himself for a stock market that has been mostly clambering to new heights.
— Donald J. Trump June 25, 2019 The S&P 500 index SPX, -0.95% is set for its best June since 1955 while the Dow Jones Industrial Average DJIA, -0.67% is on track for its strongest June return since 1938. “I definitely do worry about the economic indicators and I do worry that transportation is not supporting this last leg higher,” said Diane Jaffee, senior portfolio manager at TCW, told MarketWatch in a phone interview.Russell 2000 index On Monday, a popular benchmark for small-capitalization focused stocks rang up the worst day since May 31, down 1.3%, as most of the major benchmarks delivered lackluster to flat returns on a listless day of trade.
Negative yields The total amount of debt with yields below zero earlier this month hit a record of $13 trillion. The ballooning value of subzero-yielding debt reflects how global bond markets continue to attract inflows from jittery investors who appear to be buying bonds in reaction to fears of a broad economic slowdown.
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