... To Know What You're Looking For.   Key Observations Equity markets broadly enjoyed a reprieve from September lows, but fixed income and China continue to struggle in the face of a hawkish Fed and investor concerns as President Xi consolidates power. As investors seek answers as to when markets [...]

A firm stance on fighting inflation from Jackson Hole pushed markets lower as investors wrestle with the impact on the global economy. Key Observations Markets turned negative for the month following the Jackson Hole Economic Symposium. The Federal Reserve reiterated its commitment to combat inflation “until the job is done.” [...]

Markets eye earnings reports for forward guidance in a challenging environment Key Observations July provided solid respite after a difficult first half of 2022, with investors buying the dip. Investors looked to corporate earnings and guidance to set expectations for the second half of 2022 and beyond, assessing the position [...]

For anyone in need of yet another example of the benefits of routine, consistent saving and investing, this is it. Retirement plan participants who did so accumulated sizable 401k plan account balances in the last decade, according to a new joint study from ICI and the Employee Benefit Research Institute [...]

With inflation hovering near 40-year highs, some investors are looking for alternative ways to weather the storm. For many, a Series I Savings Bond is just the ticket. I Bonds give investors a rate of return plus inflation protection and are backed by the U.S. government. I Bonds are pretty [...]

We recently shared a newsletter with clients titled “Recession vs. Inflation: The Main Event”. The content supported the causes of the S&P 500 approaching bear market territory being ‘severe inflation, and the extent to which the economy might be driven into recession by the Federal Reserve’s somewhat belated efforts to [...]

The primary function of financial journalism seems to be terrifying us out of ever achieving our financial goals by shrieking about the market’s volatility. We’ve been reminded of this almost hourly as the S&P 500 approached “official bear market territory,” defined as closing 20% below its January all-time high. Every [...]

We have been receiving questions regarding Series I Savings Bonds from clients so would like to share this communication to answer FAQs regarding the bonds. What are Series I Savings Bonds? Series I bonds are basically a way to profit from rising inflation. The “I” in Series I bonds stands [...]

According to the calendar, spring is here! Not unlike the weather changes that we’re experiencing, legislative and market changes appear to be following suit. To keep you up to date with the most relevant information, we have highlighted two areas of focus. The first is a brief overview of pending [...]

Key Observations Positive macroeconomic news in early February was overshadowed by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine during the last week of the month. Markets were broadly lower, with real assets being the exception. Economic sanctions on Russia continue to pressure commodity prices and inflation globally which, paired with escalating uncertainty, will [...]