Markets pause as the coronavirus outbreak adds volatility Markets have paused following an impressive period of strength and stability, as investors react to the continued spread of the coronavirus in China Capital market impact January 27, 2020 economic growthinvesting strategiesmarket commentary
Markets at record high, but risks remain The economy appears to be in a “goldilocks” period, with improving growth metrics but tame inflation Capital market impact May 6, 2019 economic growthinvesting strategiesmarket commentary
Softening of trade rhetoric drives markets higher The S&P 500 Index gained nearly 5%, while the Dow rose more than 5% and NASDAQ gained almost 6%. Capital market impact December 3, 2018 economic growthinterest ratesinvesting strategiesmarket commentary
Slow, steady march higher despite uncertainty The S&P 500 Index has now gained in eight of the past nine weeks, adding a total of 7% since early October Capital market impact December 9, 2019 economic growthinvesting strategiesmarket commentary
Investors bet low inflation could spur Fed action Equity markets remain resilient despite uncertainty surrounding the trade conflict Capital market impact June 17, 2019 economic growthinvesting strategiesmarket commentary
Investor confusion as the holiday approaches Last week saw a pullback following a strong two-week period, as investors are displaying confused behavior that is consistent with the market forming a bottom. Capital market impact November 20, 2018 economic growthinterest ratesinvesting strategiesmarket commentary
Volatility could fade following midterms On Wednesday, we will get the results of the midterm election, which could be the next catalyst for stronger and calmer markets. Capital market impact November 6, 2018 economic growthinterest ratesinvesting strategiesmarket commentary
Rough waters as the midterms approach This was the worst week since February, and the 15th time since the financial crisis that the S&P has lost 4% in a week. Capital market impact October 15, 2018 economic growthinterest ratesinvesting strategiesmarket commentary
Sustained weakness or momentary blip? The incredible stability of markets in 2017 may have given investors a false sense of security. Capital market impact October 11, 2018 consumer spendingeconomic growthinterest ratesmarket commentary
Surprise NAFTA deal sets the stage for the week The last week of September saw a minor pullback for equities, though most indexes remain close to an all-time high. Capital market impact October 1, 2018 economic growthinterest ratesinvesting strategiesmarket commentary
