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Market Perspective
October 13, 2026

Q3 2026 Market Perspective

The third quarter reinforced a theme that has been developing throughout 2026: the economy remains resilient, but the investment environment has become more demanding. Economic growth continues, corporate fundamentals remain generally healthy, and equity markets have been supported by strong earnings expectations. At the same time, several of the trends that helped broaden market participation […]
Market Perspective
July 13, 2026

Q2 2026 Market Perspective

Equity markets advanced through the first half of 2026 despite a backdrop shaped by policy uncertainty, inflation concerns, and geopolitical risk. Most investors began the year with cautious optimism, focused on whether resilient growth and moderating inflation would allow the Federal Reserve (Fed) to gradually ease policy. The debate over monetary policy has since shifted. […]
Market Perspective
April 17, 2026

Q1 2026 Market Perspective

As we noted in our previous commentary, the outlook entering 2026 was supported by resilient economic conditions, moderating inflation, and expectations for continued economic growth. While that backdrop remains largely intact, the conflict in Iran has introduced more uncertainty, resulting in market volatility and a divergence across asset classes, sectors, and investor sentiment. Despite the […]
Market Outlook
January 20, 2026

2026 Market Outlook

The past year proved remarkably resilient for financial markets and the broader economy. Despite early turbulence from U.S. tariff policies, geopolitical uncertainties, and periodic concerns over inflation and labor market softening, global equities delivered strong gains overall. The S&P 500 index posted a total return of 18%, marking a third consecutive year of double-digit advances […]
Market Perspective
October 24, 2025

Q3 2025 Market Perspective

Now in the fourth quarter, we want to address current market sentiment as well as the catalysts that investors will be monitoring over the next several months. Market returns have been impressive year to date, with both equity and fixed income assets enjoying above average historical returns on the heels of two strong years. Since […]
Market Perspective
July 23, 2025

Q2 2025 Market Perspective

Markets started the second quarter in a tailspin as the deadline for tariff negotiations loomed imminently. The first quarter saw investor sentiment deteriorate amidst concerns of a bubble in artificial intelligence and tech sector valuations, and trade policy uncertainty triggered a selloff that saw the S&P 500 index trim nearly 20% of its value in […]

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