2019 is the first year since 1995 where long term Treasuries and the S&P 500 are both up over 10% for the first half of the year—enjoy. Renewed policy accommodation leaves… more
Jerome Powell’s January 4th speech in Atlanta was a pivotal point for financial markets. The U.S. Federal Reserve’s shift away from its tightening monetary stance turned the tide for global markets… more
The same three pillars of support (policy, earnings, economic growth) which delivered sound performance well into September showed some cracks in the fourth quarter. Tightening financial conditions, slowing economic growth, trade… more
2nd Quarter 2019 Market Overview
August 12, 2019|Commentary
2019 is the first year since 1995 where long term Treasuries and the S&P 500 are both up over 10% for the first half of the year—enjoy. Renewed policy accommodation leaves… more
1st Quarter 2019 Market Overview
April 23, 2019|Commentary
Jerome Powell’s January 4th speech in Atlanta was a pivotal point for financial markets. The U.S. Federal Reserve’s shift away from its tightening monetary stance turned the tide for global markets… more
4th Quarter 2018 Market Overview
January 18, 2019|Commentary
The same three pillars of support (policy, earnings, economic growth) which delivered sound performance well into September showed some cracks in the fourth quarter. Tightening financial conditions, slowing economic growth, trade… more