After raising the Federal Funds rate another 25bps in May, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) “skipped” in June and left rates unchanged at a target range of 5.00% - 5.25%.… more
The consequences of persistent interest rate increases are beginning to be felt across all segments of the economy. A full year into the tightening cycle, the Federal Reserve has rapidly increased… more
The Federal Reserve’s interest rate decisions—past, present, and future—were the primary focus of investors in the fourth quarter. This single phenomenon impacts the trajectory of almost every other financial metric relevant… more
Most global financial assets rebounded from the oversold conditions of August/September with the notable exception of Chinese equities. Capital market narratives for the month were centered around monetary policy and the… more
The second quarter of 2022 was a decidedly weak environment for almost all traditional financial assets. For most of the quarter, through early June, the global economy had been contending with… more
The past quarter saw dramatic shifts in financial market conditions and expectations. Interest rates increased dramatically in the United States as the Federal Reserve began the process of normalizing interest rates. more
The past quarter started out with a nice rebound in risk assets but grew more volatile toward year end as the Omicron surge and rising inflation pressed the Fed into a… more
The third quarter managed the Delta variant surge and a Fed policy inflection point relatively well. Equity markets took a breather in September, giving back July and August gains, but did… more
The Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta’s GDPNow model projects 7.5% GDP growth during the second quarter. Estimates of real GDP growth for calendar 2021 remain within the 6%-8% range. Massive federal… more
A highly accommodative monetary policy, aggressive fiscal packages, and a surprisingly rapid vaccination rate propelled risk assets in the first quarter of 2021. The S&P 500 gained 6.2% over the quarter,… more
2nd Quarter 2023 Market Overview
June 30, 2023|Commentary
After raising the Federal Funds rate another 25bps in May, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) “skipped” in June and left rates unchanged at a target range of 5.00% - 5.25%.… more
1st Quarter 2023 Market Overview
March 31, 2023|Commentary
The consequences of persistent interest rate increases are beginning to be felt across all segments of the economy. A full year into the tightening cycle, the Federal Reserve has rapidly increased… more
4th Quarter 2022 Market Overview
December 31, 2022|Commentary
The Federal Reserve’s interest rate decisions—past, present, and future—were the primary focus of investors in the fourth quarter. This single phenomenon impacts the trajectory of almost every other financial metric relevant… more
3rd Quarter 2022 Market Overview
September 30, 2022|Commentary
Most global financial assets rebounded from the oversold conditions of August/September with the notable exception of Chinese equities. Capital market narratives for the month were centered around monetary policy and the… more
2nd Quarter 2022 Market Overview
June 30, 2022|Commentary
The second quarter of 2022 was a decidedly weak environment for almost all traditional financial assets. For most of the quarter, through early June, the global economy had been contending with… more
1st Quarter 2022 Market Overview
March 31, 2022|Commentary
The past quarter saw dramatic shifts in financial market conditions and expectations. Interest rates increased dramatically in the United States as the Federal Reserve began the process of normalizing interest rates. more
4th Quarter 2021 Market Overview
December 31, 2021|Commentary
The past quarter started out with a nice rebound in risk assets but grew more volatile toward year end as the Omicron surge and rising inflation pressed the Fed into a… more
3rd Quarter 2021 Market Overview
September 30, 2021|Commentary
The third quarter managed the Delta variant surge and a Fed policy inflection point relatively well. Equity markets took a breather in September, giving back July and August gains, but did… more
2nd Quarter 2021 Market Overview
June 30, 2021|Commentary
The Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta’s GDPNow model projects 7.5% GDP growth during the second quarter. Estimates of real GDP growth for calendar 2021 remain within the 6%-8% range. Massive federal… more
1st Quarter 2021 Market Overview
March 31, 2021|Commentary
A highly accommodative monetary policy, aggressive fiscal packages, and a surprisingly rapid vaccination rate propelled risk assets in the first quarter of 2021. The S&P 500 gained 6.2% over the quarter,… more