by arleneadmin | Mar 31, 2025 | Research, Weekly Market Commentary
Printer Friendly Version Wednesday is the big day when the Trump administration will provide more clarity on their tariff plans. The latest news has been a mix of encouraging talk about narrow reciprocal tariffs and deep and biting auto (and auto parts) tariffs. It’s...
by arleneadmin | Mar 24, 2025 | Research, Weekly Market Commentary
Printer Friendly Version Trade uncertainty and nagging inflation made Federal Reserve (Fed) Chair Jerome Powell walk a tightrope at the latest press conference. The Chairman of the Fed’s monetary policy-setting committee stressed the uncertainty about economic...
by arleneadmin | Mar 17, 2025 | Research, Weekly Market Commentary
Printer Friendly Version U.S. equity markets officially entered correction territory last week for the first time in 344 trading days. Tariff uncertainty feeding into economic growth concerns has been the primary catalyst behind the risk-off rotation. The 10% drop —...
by arleneadmin | Mar 10, 2025 | Research, Weekly Market Commentary
Printer Friendly Version Heightened volatility and uncertainty in both financial markets and the broader economy present challenges and opportunities for investors. Understanding the fundamental differences between the strategic and tactical investment horizons...
by arleneadmin | Mar 3, 2025 | Research, Weekly Market Commentary
Printer Friendly Version Fourth quarter earnings season is nearly complete, and it has been a good one. S&P 500 companies grew profits more than 18% year over year, according to FactSet data, with mega cap technology and financial companies doing most of the heavy...
