Where does the bear market go next?
After a weak quarter for stocks and bonds, what’s next for the future direction of the market?
Capital Market Impact
Get updates on recent capital market data and trends, including possible expectations for future outcomes.
2022 Mid-Year Outlook | Markets face mounting headwinds
Mark Hackett, Chief of Investment Research, provides key insight into the forces shaping this year’s investing landscape.
Markets stage impressive bounce as focus shifts from inflation to growth
Volatility remains intense, with three consecutive weeks with 5% directional moves for the first time since the early stages of the pandemic. The focus of investors has subtly shifted from inflation to growth concerns as the Fed aggressively removes accommodation. The second quarter ends Thursday, with the S&P 500 on pace for a loss of nearly 14% and the Bloomberg US Aggregate Bond Index losing 6%.
Is the strong jobs market too hot to handle?
The labor market has given investors reason for optimism, but will it be enough to lessen the impact of a recession?
Stagflation: Causes and consequences
Is a period of stagflation coming like in the 1970s? We compare where we are today with the lost decade of higher prices and economic growth.
Cycle Watch | June 2022: Investors fret over recession fears
Despite fears of a looming recession, the economy has shown resiliency. Last month, US employers added nearly 400,000 jobs while the unemployment rate remains low. Still, many investors are growing weary over the state of the economy.