Apr 5, 2025 | Uncategorized
On April 2, President Trump announced new tariffs on nearly all major trading partners. These tariffs are “reciprocal” in that they correspond to tariffs each country imposes on U.S. goods and are on top of previously announced duties. The average tariff rate across...
Apr 2, 2025 | Uncategorized
Federal Reserve policy has been a key driver of markets over the past few years. It’s not surprising to investors that changes in policy direction have resulted in market swings, most notably in 2022 when the Fed began to hike rates, and again last year when investors...
Mar 28, 2025 | Uncategorized
The financial markets have entered correction territory as trade policy concerns create turbulence, particularly affecting technology shares. The recurring nature of these market swings may leave investors feeling trapped in a cycle of uncertainty. However,...
Mar 18, 2025 | Uncategorized
Concerns over the economy have intensified, leading to a challenging investment environment. The S&P 500 briefly fell into correction territory recently (a decline of 10% or more), while the Nasdaq and major technology stocks have led the downturn. In times like...
Mar 11, 2025 | Uncategorized
The stock market has stumbled with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq declining year-to-date.1 While tariffs have garnered the most attention, investors are also concerned about mixed economic signals including weak consumer confidence, hotter inflation, government worker...
Mar 6, 2025 | Uncategorized
Trade headlines continue to weigh on markets as new tariffs go into effect. President Trump recently confirmed tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China, dashing hopes of more extensions or last-minute deals. Additional tariffs are expected in the coming months, including...
