by arleneadmin | Apr 21, 2025 | Research, Weekly Market Commentary
Printer Friendly Version Clouds of uncertainty continued to hang over U.S. equity markets last week. The S&P 500 slid 1.5% as investors sought refuge in safe-haven assets. Treasury yields declined significantly across the curve, including 0.15–0.20% drops in 2-...
by arleneadmin | Apr 14, 2025 | Research, Weekly Market Commentary
Printer Friendly Version Last week we were able to check several of the boxes on our stock market bottoming process checklist. Panic-level fear in investor surveys? Check. Volatility and volume spikes consistent with prior major market lows and capitulation? Check....
by arleneadmin | Apr 7, 2025 | Research, Weekly Market Commentary
Markets got quite a surprise from the Trump administration last week in the form of tariffs above even the most aggressive forecasts, increasing the risks to economic growth and corporate profits. China quickly retaliated, Europe may follow with tariffs of their own,...
by arleneadmin | Mar 31, 2025 | Research, Weekly Market Commentary
Printer Friendly Version Wednesday is the big day when the Trump administration will provide more clarity on their tariff plans. The latest news has been a mix of encouraging talk about narrow reciprocal tariffs and deep and biting auto (and auto parts) tariffs. It’s...
by arleneadmin | Mar 24, 2025 | Research, Weekly Market Commentary
Printer Friendly Version Trade uncertainty and nagging inflation made Federal Reserve (Fed) Chair Jerome Powell walk a tightrope at the latest press conference. The Chairman of the Fed’s monetary policy-setting committee stressed the uncertainty about economic...
