The first quarter of 2020 will long be remembered as one of major transition and economic shifts. January saw its share of newsworthy developments beginning with increased tensions with Iran. Soon… more
Global markets ended the quarter, the year, and the decade with several pro-risk momentum drivers including a notable move higher in liquidity, a hiatus in global trade conflicts, stabilizing global growth… more
The three Ts dominated market psychology in the third quarter: Trade, Tariffs, and Treasuries. After strong performance results for both stocks and bonds during the first half of the year, global… more
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
1st Quarter 2020 Market Overview
March 31, 2020|Commentary
The first quarter of 2020 will long be remembered as one of major transition and economic shifts. January saw its share of newsworthy developments beginning with increased tensions with Iran. Soon… more
4th Quarter 2019 Market Overview
December 31, 2019|Commentary
Global markets ended the quarter, the year, and the decade with several pro-risk momentum drivers including a notable move higher in liquidity, a hiatus in global trade conflicts, stabilizing global growth… more
3rd Quarter 2019 Market Overview
October 29, 2019|Commentary
The three Ts dominated market psychology in the third quarter: Trade, Tariffs, and Treasuries. After strong performance results for both stocks and bonds during the first half of the year, global… 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