by arleneadmin | Aug 25, 2025 | Research, Weekly Market Commentary
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...
by arleneadmin | Aug 18, 2025 | Research, Weekly Market Commentary
Printer Friendly Version Second quarter earnings season, which winds down this week and next, has met some of the highest expectations. Strong beat rates, big upside earnings surprises, and increases in estimates during the past four weeks were consistent themes that...
by arleneadmin | Aug 11, 2025 | Research, Weekly Market Commentary
Printer Friendly Version We’re all ready to put the tariff talk to bed. But don’t worry. While this commentary provides an update on the tariff situation, there’s more happening on the policy front than just tariffs. Whatever policy we highlight, it’s clear that the...
by arleneadmin | Aug 4, 2025 | Research, Weekly Market Commentary
Printer Friendly Version Last week was one for the ages in terms of the number and magnitude of events and data points for investors to digest. A Federal Reserve (Fed) meeting, the monthly jobs report, and the peak week of earnings season would be enough to qualify as...
by arleneadmin | Jul 28, 2025 | Weekly Market Commentary
Printer Friendly Version We believe this more complex macro environment will force the Federal Reserve (Fed) to maintain its cautious stance on monetary policy for longer than markets originally expected. One factor adding to the complexity is the post-pandemic impact...
