Chips and Geopolitics: May’s Risk On Cocktail

Executive Market Summary: May 2026  The US market has been split cleanly in two, with the dividing line running straight through the technology sector. The S&P 500 fell roughly 4.5% in the

Bond Bears vs. AI Bulls: Inflation Fears Clash With Growth Optimism 

Executive Summary  Stocks and bonds up on the week (bond prices up, yields down). The MSCI EAFE and MSCI Emerging Markets indices outperformed the S&P 500. The best performing sectors

Inflation Came In Hot Which Cooled Equity Markets

Executive Summary  Most major U.S. stock indexes finished last week lower as optimism surrounding large-cap technology and artificial intelligence (AI)-related stocks was largely outweighed by concerns around accelerating inflation, rising Treasury yields,

Middle East Uncertainty in the Face of Fundamental Earnings

indexes to new highs. A strong employment report bolstered hopes that the U.S. economy remains resilient in the face of higher energy prices as a result of the Iran war.  Technology and growth stocks led

Spring Surge: April Showers Watered a Bullish Market

Executive Summary  Last Week  Stocks largely ignored the wave of conflicting headlines about the war in the Middle East and a hawkish Federal Reserve policy meeting to post solid gains in most

New Highs, Old Risks: Markets Rally Amid Geopolitical Whiplash

Executive Summary  Most major U.S. stock indexes finished the week higher, with several hitting record highs, as some generally positive economic data, ongoing strength in artificial intelligence (AI)-linked stocks, and upbeat earnings

Stocks Hit A Growth Spurt

Last week, markets absorbed a failed ceasefire deal and U.S. naval blockade of Iranian ports to close at a new all-time high. The S&P 500 returned 4.5% for the week

Cease-Fire Sparks Risk On: Investors Swap Fear for FOMO

Stocks traded higher for a second consecutive week as a ceasefire announcement between the U.S. and Iran triggered the strongest single-day rally in roughly a year. The S&P 500 gained +3.7%, the

Q1 Shocks: Energy, Inflation, Growth?

Highlights: Q1 2026 Performance  Equities  The first quarter was eventful for markets. Stocks traded higher to start the year, with the S&P 500 posting a modest gain in January. However,

The Big Question for Markets: When Will the Middle East Conflict Be Resolved?

U.S. equity indexes finished a volatile, headline-driven week mixed, as a relatively light economic calendar left investors largely focused on shifting geopolitical developments, oil price volatility, and continued pressure on large-cap technology stocks. Equities