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March 01, 2021 | Market Commentary
Bond Market Temper Tantrum Bond yields rose substantially in February as a combination of slowing COVID transmission rates, widespread vaccine rollouts, and expected government stimulus measures boost investor optimism that a full economic reopening is on the horizon. Perversely, all the …
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All AudiencesFebruary 01, 2021 | Market Commentary
Drifting from Reality Equities began the year fairly low for the month of January as a frenzied trading environment led to a pickup in market volatility throughout the stock market. Despite hitting new all-time highs at several points during the month, markets experienced a notable uptick in …
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All AudiencesJanuary 04, 2021 | Market Commentary
Wrapping Up a Wild Year Equities continued rising in December, wrapping up a very strong fourth quarter and solid gains for a volatile 2020 calendar year as well. Of the major indices, the tech-led Nasdaq rose an enormous 44% last year, besting the 18% and 20% gains for the S&P 500 and Russell 2 …
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All AudiencesDecember 01, 2020 | Market Commentary
Stocks Charge Ahead November was dominated by politics and COVID vaccines as these two key macroeconomic variables came into greater focus, helping contribute to strong, broad based gains across equity markets. US equities rose substantially over the course of November, with particularly strong …
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All AudiencesNovember 02, 2020 | Market Commentary
Frozen by Uncertainties October was a whirlwind month with markets rising back to all-time highs during the first few weeks, only to then back track, giving up their early month gains and more. Driving the selling pressure were a growing number of uncertainties, including the potential results …
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All AudiencesOctober 02, 2020 | Market Commentary
Summer Cooldown Coronavirus cases are on the rise again in parts of the US and Europe. The US had a promising slowdown over the summer months, but a return to school and work may be exacerbating the virus’ rise. At the same time, more states are continuing to lift restrictions on gyms, theaters, …
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All AudiencesJune 01, 2020 | Market Commentary
Is Recovery in Sight? The market rally from last month continued as stocks reacted positively to improving predictions for the Coronavirus’ future path. Hopeful news on a vaccine has driven investor sentiment upwards and reopening measures could allow certain areas to see a significant economic …
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All AudiencesMay 07, 2020 | Market Commentary
When market volatility strikes and investors look for safety, they often turn to gold, and today is no different. Gold prices are on a run, reaching their highest level in seven years last month. The potential for negative economic growth is the primary driver of the gains, as well as a …
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All AudiencesMay 04, 2020 | Market Commentary
Best Month in Decades The US stock market rallied immensely in April as investors became increasingly confident that the most adverse pandemic scenarios were unlikely to play out. The S&P 500 rose 13% during the month, the best monthly gain since 1987. From the stock market peak on February 19 …
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All AudiencesApril 01, 2020 | Market Commentary
Unprecedented Stimulus The passage of the CARES (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security) Act marks the largest stimulus package in US history. The extent of the damage caused by the Coronavirus pandemic is still unclear, but the CARES Act is designed to provide some direct fiscal relief. …
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