Investment Strategy

MARKETS & INVESTING July 26, 2023   The central bank agreed to a 25 basis point increase in July after electing to not raise the federal funds rate in June. Following a skip at its June meeting, the Federal Reserve (Fed) chose to raise the federal funds rate 25 basis points (bps) at the July […]

MARKETS & INVESTING July 24, 2023   Doug Drabik discusses fixed income market conditions and offers insight for bond investors. Last week I talked about the income opportunity in short to intermediate investment-grade corporate bonds. This Monday, I want to talk about the income opportunity obtainable in the intermediate to long end of the curve. […]

MARKETS & INVESTING July 21, 2023   Review the latest Weekly Headings by CIO Larry Adam. Bonds perform well after the tightening cycle ends Near-term caution on equities is warranted Equity rally should broaden into the lagging sectors The 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup ‘kicked’ off this week. Women’s soccer has become so popular, with […]

MARKETS & INVESTING July 17, 2023   Doug Drabik discusses fixed income market conditions and offers insight for bond investors. Markets can present challenges for investors as volatility, direction, supply, outside influences and future expectations are continuously changing. In addition, investors present a myriad of needs and goals. What should remain constant is that investors […]