Last Week on Wall Street: Post Election Surge [Nov. 11-2024] – Video

Stocks surged higher last week, fueled by the Fed’s interest rate cut decision and post-election enthusiasm.
Special Update: The Election is Over, So What Comes Next? [VIDEO]

After a historic campaign, Donald Trump has won the 2024 presidential election and Republicans have won control of the Senate.
Monthly Market Update: Treasury Yields Rise Following the Fed’s September Rate Cut

It may seem counterintuitive, but since the Fed’s September meeting, Treasury yields have risen sharply amid interest rate cuts.
Why Are Interest Rates Rising Amid Fed Cuts?

An important yet counterintuitive issue recently is that long-term interest rates have risen in recent weeks despite the Fed’s latest cuts.
Last Week on Wall Street: Stocks Retreat on Jobs and Election [Nov. 4-2024]

Stocks slid last week as mixed economic data, election concerns, and strong-but-not-spectacular Q3 corporate reports failed to inspire investors.
How Retirees Can Navigate Cost of Living Challenges

Given the difficult inflationary conditions of the past few years, the risk that worries most retirees continues to be outliving their savings.
Last Week on Wall Street: Stocks Mixed Ahead of Election [Oct. 28-2024] – Video

Stocks were mixed last week as fresh economic data points and election-related uncertainty slowed market momentum.
2024 Gold Rally

Along with the uncertainty of the past few years, it’s no wonder that we’re seeing a 2024 gold rally as prices have risen to record levels above $2,700 per ounce.
Last Week on Wall Street: Sixth Week of Gains [Oct. 21-2024] – Video

Stocks posted their sixth week of gains last week, with quarterly earnings season in full swing and the election on the horizon.
Chart of the Month | Uncharted Territory: Understanding This Economic Cycle

The economy is in uncharted territory. Figure 1 graphs the Leading Economic Index (LEI), which tracks ten data points that tend to change before the overall economy does.
The Impact of Tax Proposals and the Election

With a couple of weeks until the presidential election, the tax policy platforms for Donald Trump and Kamala Harris are gradually forming.
Quarterly Webinar: Q4 2024 Market and Economic Themes

Please join our Chief Investment Officer, Mike Minter, for our quarterly webinar where we discuss ten relevant market and economic themes heading into the 4th quarter of 2024.
Last Week on Wall Street: Oil and Jobs [Oct. 7-2024]

Stocks were essentially unchanged last week as geopolitical tensions added some volatility to an otherwise quiet trading week.
3rd Quarter 2024 Market and Economic Review

The major development in 3Q 2024 was the Federal Reserve’s decision to cut interest rates by -0.50%, the first rate cut of this cycle.
5 Insights on the Fed, Election, and Volatility in Q4 2024

As we enter the final stretch of the year, here are 5 Insights on the Fed, Election, and Volatility in Q4 2024.