Printer Friendly Version Some of you reading this title might think this commentary is about September seasonality. Sure, seasonality is part of our playbook and is getting a lot of attention right now. We would not be surprised if volatility were to pick up some this...
The Markets (as of market close August 29, 2025) Wall Street experienced a mixed and volatile week, ultimately closing last Friday on a down note. Each of the benchmark indexes listed here pulled back from recent record highs. A slump in technology stocks was the...
Printer Friendly Version The winning streak for stocks continued in August, as the S&P 500 posted its fourth consecutive month of gains. It was an informative month for investors, as we learned that the labor market may not be as solid as expected, tariffs have...
The Markets (as of market close August 22, 2025) Last week was a volatile one for stocks, largely in response to mixed economic data, corporate earnings reports, and the anticipation of a key speech from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell at the end of the week. The...
Printer Friendly Version As central bankers, economists, and policymakers gathered last weekend in Wyoming’s Grand Teton National Park for the 2025 Jackson Hole Economic Symposium, the Federal Reserve (Fed) found itself at a critical juncture marked by political...
