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Library » First Quarter 2019 International Perspective
February 15, 2019 | Market Commentary
Quarterly Market Review International equities experienced meaningful declines during the fourth quarter as the sharp sell-off experienced in US financial markets spilled over into the global sphere. Developed markets were hit particularly hard, shedding more than 13% during the quarter. …
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Endowments & Foundations » Four Lessons Non‐Profits Can Learn From 2018
January 24, 2019 | Investment Themes
2018 was an eventful year from both an investment and fundraising perspective. Since the New Year is upon us, we thought we’d take this opportunity to reflect on the past year. Consider what these lessons might mean for your organization as we enter into 2019. You can learn actionable ways to …
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Endowments & FoundationsLibrary » January 2019 Perspective
January 02, 2019 | Market Commentary
It Was a Volatile Month The past month was challenging for many investors. US financial markets experienced their most significant bouts of volatility since the Global Financial Crisis. US stocks closed the month lower, culminating a weak fourth quarter, with equities falling from all-time …
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All AudiencesMarkets & Economy » An Update on Lower Oil
December 27, 2018 | Market Commentary
Along with the ongoing market turmoil, oil prices have been sinking as well. Crude oil fell 11 percent last week alone, and in a matter of just a few months, it slipped from multi-year highs in the mid-$70s all the way back into the $40s. Regarding the volatility of crude oil specifically, we …
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All AudiencesMarkets & Economy » An Update on Recent Volatility
December 10, 2018 | Market Commentary
The holiday season is off to a less-than-cheerful start for investors. The market closed out last week with a 4.5% loss for the Dow and a 4.6% drop in the S&P 500. It was the worst start to a December since 2008. Ten years into a bull market, 2018 has been a much more challenging year for …
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All AudiencesLibrary » November 2018 Perspective
November 01, 2018 | Market Commentary
Volatility Strikes in October US equity markets entered into correction territory this month as weakness in growth stocks, the tech sector, and certain cyclical stocks dragged down the equity market. Further, the Q3 earnings season began to highlight rising costs for companies. These rising …
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All AudiencesMarkets & Economy » Too High Too Fast
September 25, 2018 | Investment Themes
Shares of newly IPO’d cannabis company Tilray went on a wild ride last week as the stock whipsawed between unbelievable gains and extraordinary losses. Having just IPO’d at $17 a share on July 19, the stock has been soaring since. The euphoria peaked when trading was halted on four separate …
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All AudiencesLibrary » June 2018 Perspective
June 05, 2018 | Market Commentary
Italian Politics Roil Markets In late May, initial attempts in Italy to form a coalition government between the populist Five Star Movement and the far-right League failed, sparking a political crisis and market turmoil. Italian bond yields surged and the debt of other periphery EU countries …
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All AudiencesLibrary » First Quarter 2018 International Perspective
April 24, 2018 | Market Commentary
Quarterly Market Review Following last year’s relative tranquility, global equity market volatility picked up during the first quarter of 2018. Market gyrations first materialized in early February, driven by an increase in reported wages for US workers that came in well above consensus …
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All AudiencesLibrary » Managing Volatility to Help Meet Investment Goals
April 13, 2018 | Investment Themes
Global stocks have experienced extraordinary returns over the past 18 months. Business and investor optimism has been high, corporate profits have been growing, and financial conditions have supported markets. Major economies across the globe have exhibited positive growth momentum while …
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