Investment Strategy
Market still in an uptrend despite cool August performance
MARKETS & INVESTING August 31, 2023 A strong rally for equities in the last week of trading narrowed the month’s loss, but fell short of closing it. A steady stream of news helped drain enthusiasm from the equities markets through most of August, snapping a five-month growth streak at a time of the year […]
Details matter
MARKETS & INVESTING August 28, 2023 Doug Drabik discusses fixed income market conditions and offers insight for bond investors. Sometimes things sound the same, look the same, or feel the same – but they are not. It doesn’t necessarily mean one is better or worse than another but uniquely dissimilar and serving unlike purposes. […]
Treasury yields – what’s driving their recent rise?
MARKETS & INVESTING August 25, 2023 Review the latest Weekly Headings by CIO Larry Adam. Key Takeaways It’s premature to call off a recession Lower shelter costs will ease inflationary pressures Treasury supply dynamics caught the market by surprise “Toto, I’ve a feeling we’re not in Kansas anymore.” This famous phrase from the Wizard […]
Is there a rhyme or reason in this market?
MARKETS & INVESTING August 21, 2023 Nick Goetze discusses fixed income market conditions and offers insight for bond investors. If we all KNEW what the markets were going to do, the investment side of life would be a breeze. We would only need one financial news channel, there would be no need for endless […]