July Market Review: Calm Above, Currents Below Strong earnings season and resilient economy gives way to weak July employment report. Key Observations Markets were mixed in July as equities delivered modest positive returns amidst a favorable earnings backdrop and resilient economic data. Clarity around trade policy ahead of the August [...]

Markets blaze ahead Key Observations Markets Advance in June – Despite geopolitical tensions and mixed policy signals, stocks powered higher with technology and industrials leading performance while small caps lagged. International Leads the Year – Robust local performance and a weakening U.S. dollar has buoyed returns in markets abroad. When [...]

A brief review of Fed Independence Key Observations Markets Warm with the Weather – May brought a more constructive tone as trade tensions eased, lifting sentiment and encouraging a rebound in risk assets. Fixed Income Buyers Remain Cold – While equities priced in potential fiscal stimulus, bond markets focused on [...]

Trade policy shockwaves are just beginning to reverberate Key Observations Tariff Escalation Raises Recession Risk – U.S. tariffs, despite a temporary pause, have intensified global trade tensions. Without policy offsets, the economic drag increases the likelihood of recession. Markets briefly rallied on tariff delays but remain vulnerable to policy uncertainty. [...]

Investors rotate toward certainty as President Trump seeks to reshape the economy Key Observations S. Equity Selloff – The S&P 500 fell -5.6% in March and -4.3% for the quarter, its worst since 2022, as stretched valuations and concentrated leadership fueled volatility. Mag Drag – Despite 61% of securities posting [...]

High valuations come with high expectations. U.S. equity markets step back on growth concerns. Key Observations Growth Scare Hits Risk Assets – Weaker economic data, a patient Fed and shifting policy dynamics fueled slowdown fears triggering a broad selloff of U.S. equities, with defensive sectors outperforming. Growth Puts Spotlight on [...]