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With the first six months of 2022 now in the books, investors must be wondering…Where is this headed? We have been hit from multiple fronts with inflation that is as high as we have seen in decades, ongoing supply chain issues, and a Federal Reserve that is delicately attempting to raise interest rates to slow the economy while hopefully skirting an extended recession.
DownloadWith the S&P 500 Index nearly in bear market territory (down 19% at the time of this writing), there is increased buzz in the media regarding the risk of economic recession. If not recession, then perhaps stagflation, which is a prolonged period of slow economic growth and high inflation. In this research note, we examine current economic conditions, inflation, monetary policy, the financial markets, and attempt to put the current market volatility into context.
DownloadThe Federal Reserve earlier this month raised the Federal Funds target rate by 0.50%, as expected. Markets have continued to be quite volatile this year as investors digest the news from the War in Ukraine, the latest inflation data, and the response of the Federal Reserve. In our latest Market Monitor, we detail what is likely driving the volatility, what it means for you, and the actions we have taken to protect your portfolio.
Download2022 is off to a volatile start to say the least. Recent headlines have focused on geopolitical events, inflation, and the likelihood of interest rate hikes. In this short piece, we detail some observations of what is driving recent market volatility, several changes to our portfolios, and some time-tested investor actions that are helpful in this sort of environment.
DownloadMany of our clients have been asking about cryptocurrencies and how they might fit into a broader portfolio management strategy. In this short piece, we explore some perspectives on money, the history of these digital coins, and the place for crypto in the context of capital markets.
DownloadMuch of the recent market volatility has likely come from the Federal Reserve's intention to increase interest rates in an effort to fight steadily rising inflation. In the attached piece, we offer some insights about these anticipated rate hikes with respect to capital markets, forward earnings estimates, and consumer spending.
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