Investment Strategy
Fixed income focus
June 23, 2025 Doug Drabik discusses fixed income market conditions and offers insight for bond investors. Unrest resonates worldwide. The U.S. strikes nuclear sites in Iran. Israel targets key military strikes on Iran. Iran vows retaliation against the U.S. and promises to keep attacking Israel. The Gaza war between Hamas and Israel has been active […]
The recent oil price spike is unlikely to drag on
Markets & Investing June 20, 2025 Review the latest Weekly Headings by CIO Larry Adam. Key Takeaways The recent oil price spike from the Israel-Iran conflict is unlikely to drag on Geopolitical tensions have historically not derailed the equity market Treasury yields have been unfazed by the Middle East conflict Tensions in the Middle East and their effect […]
Buying a bond at a premium doesn’t mean you will lose money
Markets & Investing June 16, 2025 Drew O’Neil discusses fixed income market conditions and offers insight for bond investors. When a bond is purchased at a price greater than its maturity value, it is known as a premium bond. For example, if a bond that matures at a price of $100 is purchased at a […]
Early signs of economic weakness are starting to emerge
Markets & Investing June 13, 2025 Review the latest Weekly Headings by CIO Larry Adam. Key Takeaways The Fed will likely hold rates steady at the FOMC meeting next week Future decisions will get more challenging as growth slows and prices rise Early signs of economic weakness are starting to emerge The calm before the […]