In our 2020 mid-year investment market review & outlook, Chris Thomas discusses the main economic and market related themes from a rollercoaster first half of the year along with some of the key topics and scenarios we’ll be watching as we step into the 2nd half of 2020. We also share some insight on what’s… Read more »
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Making Sense of the Market Rebound
Where There’s A Will, There’s A Way The reverberating effects of COVID-19 caused the S&P 500 to fall 34% in just over a month – the fastest bear market in history. Since March 23rd, despite a historically large decline in economic growth, the S&P 500 has surged more than 35% and credit spreads have tightened…. Read more »
Tactical Diversification in 2020
The investment and economic landscapes have undergone a dramatic reshaping in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent severe market volatility. While the net effect has been damaging, it’s provided investors with ample opportunity to re-explore the diversification of their portfolios. As investors, we are constantly taught the importance of diversification in an… Read more »
Fixed Income Market Summary – December 2018
US Treasuries – Massive equity market volatility in December propelled treasuries to their best month of 2018 and pushed them into positive territory for the year. In December, the Federal Reserve hiked interest rates for the 4th time in 2018 and continued to maintain that the political and equity market drama would not deter them… Read more »
MacroView’s November 2018 Bond Market Summary
US Treasuries – The 10-year treasury reached its peak closing yield thus far in 2018 on November 8. However, ongoing equity market volatility driven by trade concerns, coupled with more dovish language from Fed Chair Jerome Powell reversed the upward trend in interest rates as the month drew to a close. The spread between… Read more »