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March 11, 2019 | Market Commentary
From Pennsylvania Avenue to Main Street, immigration is a hot topic. It is a multifaceted issue with economic, legal, and political ramifications. But for investors, what have the 28 million immigrants working in the US really meant for the economy and labor markets? Let’s take a look. …
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All AudiencesMarch 04, 2019 | Market Commentary
Stocks Surge Again Global equities extended their strong start to the year with broad-based gains in February. Stocks have continued to respond well to a decent earnings season, an accommodative Federal Reserve, and easing trade tensions. Domestically, the strong two-month rally borders on …
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All AudiencesFebruary 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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All AudiencesFebruary 05, 2019 | Market Commentary
The January Effect in Action After a difficult fourth quarter last year, US equities bounced back strongly to start 2019. The S&P 500 rose 8%, its best January performance since 1987, as all eleven S&P sectors saw gains. Since hitting a recent bottom on Christmas Eve, US stocks have risen …
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All AudiencesJanuary 29, 2019 | Market Commentary
Late last week, President Trump and congressional Democrats came to an agreement to end the longest government shutdown in American history. The opposing parties struck a short-term three week deal to reopen the government and provide financial relief for the nearly 800,000 furloughed federal …
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All AudiencesJanuary 23, 2019 | Market Commentary
2018 was far more volatile than recent years, and after the nearly decade-long run, we are starting to see warning signs in the economic, stock, and bond market cycles. Several key risks got worse as the year went on, and many remain unresolved.
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All AudiencesJanuary 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 AudiencesDecember 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 AudiencesDecember 20, 2018 | Market Commentary
Markets took another sharp turn lower yesterday as the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) decision to raise interest rates by another 0.25% caught some investors off guard. Although the move was widely expected, some investors had been holding out hope for a less aggressive stance from the independent …
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All AudiencesDecember 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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