Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index closed down sharply to reach a two month low. The Index retreated back to levels not seen since early July with all thirty companies declining.
Markets responded to intensified fears that the Federal Reserve could finally pull the trigger on raising rates after a nearly ten month hiatus.
Companies have benefited from lower borrowing costs which have been reflected in their stock prices. Investors responded to the potential of the Fed tightening interest rates.
Market Summary
| Index | Value | Net Change | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| GovCon Index | 79.822 | -1.879 | -2.30% |
| S&P 500 | 2, 127.81 | -53.49 | -2.45% |
| Dow Jones Industrial Average | 18, 085.45 | -394.46 | -2.13% |
| NASDAQ | 5, 125.91 | -133.57 | -2.54% |
| Advancing GovCon Index Issues | 0 |
| Declining GovCon Index Issues | 30 |
| Unchanged GovCon Index Issues | 0 |
Lowest GovCon Index Net Performers
| Symbol | Company | $ Current Price | Net Change –¾ | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MCK | McKesson Corp.* | 176.09 | -6.95 | -3.80% |
| BA | Boeing* | 128.53 | -4.37 | -3.29% |
| RTN | Raytheon* | 136.08 | -3.60 | -2.58% |
Lowest GovCon Index Percentage Performers
| Symbol | Company | $ Current Price | Net Change | % Change –¾ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | Intelsat | 2.65 | -0.20 | -7.02% |
| CAE | CAE | 13.85 | -0.64 | -4.42% |
| ACM | AECOM | 28.86 | -1.28 | -4.25% |
