So The Fed Cuts Rates, Then What?

This week, the Fed is widely expected to lower interest rates for the first time since 2008. Given a decelerating global economy and mixed economic data in the U.S., along with macroeconomic risks such as U.S. - China trade talks, there are many factors affecting the Fed's rate decision.

July 26, 2019 Weekly Market Recap

The stock market finished the week higher with the S&P 500 (+1.7%) and Nasdaq Composite (+2.3%) setting new record highs in the process. Upbeat earnings results throughout the week, and an encouraging first look into second-quarter GDP, helped the stock market continue its upward trend.

What Government Debt Means for Long-Term Investors

2nd Quarter 2019 Market Review

This report features world capital market performance and a timeline of events for the 2nd Quarter 2019. It begins with a global overview, then reports the returns of stock and bond asset classes in the US and international markets. We hope you find it helpful.

July 12, 2019 Weekly Market Recap

A great week for equities. The stock market recorded its second consecutive week of gains, with the Dow (+1.5% for the week), Nasdaq (+1.0% for the week), and S&P 500 (+0.8% for the week) reaching fresh record highs.

Timing Isn’t Everything

Over the course of a summer, it’s not unusual for the stock market to be a topic of conversation at barbecues or other social gatherings. In fact, it's pretty common these days!

June 28, 2019 Weekly Market Recap

The S&P 500 declined 0.3% this week, but still increased 6.9% this month to record its best June since 1955. Price action reflected some consolidation in front of the G-20 meeting between President Trump and President Xi after Friday's close.

State of the Markets – June 2019

Last week, the S&P 500 once again hit new all-time highs (currently hovering around 2,945). The market pullback that began in May - the result of on-going trade and Fed concerns - has now fully recovered. Volatility is just a normal part of investing, even when the situation appears to be the most uncertain.

What The U.S. Buys The Most Of From China

I've always been curious about this, so I did a little digging. What do we import the most of from China? In the past twenty-plus years, China has evolved from a heavy equipment machinery exporter to a prominent leader in technology product exports.

June 14, 2019 Weekly Market Recap

The S&P 500 increased 0.5% this week, lifted by shares of consumer discretionary companies as the market remained hopeful for positive outcomes in the Fed's policy decision next week and the G-20 summit later this month.

The “Fed Put”

To say that the Fed has been a major driver of markets over the past decade would be an understatement. The effects of monetary policy on stocks and bonds have been a defining characteristic of this business cycle.

June 7, 2019 Weekly Market Recap

Tariffs, tariffs, and tariffs

The return of market volatility is déjà vu all over again. Recent swings in global stocks and bonds are the result of escalating trade tensions and fears of an economic slowdown. What has changed in recent weeks?

May 31, 2019 Weekly Market Recap

The S&P 500 lost 2.6% this week and 6.6% this month, registering its first monthly decline in 2019. Lingering U.S. - China trade tensions and a surprise 5% tariff rate on Mexico contributed to broad-based efforts to de-risk and seek safety in U.S. Treasuries.

May 24, 2019 Weekly Market Recap

The S&P 500 lost 1.2% this week, as trade and growth concerns sent investors fleeing from cyclical assets and seeking shelter in U.S. Treasuries and low-beta stocks.

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