Monthly Market Commentary

ECONOMIC UPDATE August was atypically volatile for global financial markets in response to escalated U.S./China tensionsThe Fed is expected to cut the fed funds rate again in September, Powell and his colleagues have been hesitant to suggest a new easing cycle has...

ECONOMIC UPDATE The Fed met market expectations with a July rate cut, but future policy is less certain.The U.S. and China resumed negotiations during the last week of July and the Trump administration has discussed potential waivers for American tech firms selling...

ECONOMIC UPDATE Trade worries contributed to increased market expectations of a Fed rate cut.Three events during the week of June 17 eased investor concerns and boosted risk assets.The FOMC did not cut rates at the June 19 meeting. However, updated forward guidance...

ECONOMIC UPDATE The sharp rally in Treasuries raised questions regarding the health of the U.S./global economy and future Fed policy The March FOMC meeting was more dovish than expected, with no projected rate hikes in 2019 according to the median participant forecast...

ECONOMIC UPDATE Risk markets maintained positive momentum in February on expectations of a dovish Fed and a trade agreement between the U.S. and China U.S. economic data trend has slowed relative to expectations in recent weeks January 30 FOMC minutes suggested the...

ECONOMIC UPDATE Riskier assets bounced back in January following a rough end to 2018 A more dovish Fed was the primary source of improved sentiment At the January meeting, the FOMC called for “patience” regarding future policy decisions, and a separate statement...

ECONOMIC UPDATE The Fed has received much popular criticism for raising the fed funds rate again in December, as Fed leaders resisted pressure to act in support of equity markets While markets are focused heavily on Fed interest...

ECONOMIC UPDATE Financial markets remained volatile in November on concerns of tighter monetary policies, U.S./China trade relations, and slowing global growth Fed Chair Powell appeased the markets by tempering the perceived hawkishness of his October comments The...