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Investment Commentary – October 14, 2024

Equities The S&P 500 returned 1.1% for the week and ended at a new all-time high. After choppy trading amid concerns that the strength of the economy may slow the

Economic Commentary – October 14, 2024

The US housing market is increasingly a focus of attention, with falling mortgage rates raising expectations for increased sales activity. Specifically, it is hoped that falling rates will free up

Robertson Stephens Weekly Commentary – October 7, 2024

This week largely will be about last week. After numerous Federal Reserve officials (as expected)  tamped down expectations for 50 bps rate cuts as the “new normal,” Friday’s boffo nonfarm

Wealth Planning Commentary – October 7, 2024

Income Tax Planning for the TCJA Sunset As we approach the sunset of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), it is essential to consider the income tax implications that

Investment Commentary – October 7, 2024

Market Summary Last week, stocks were mixed, and bonds were down (price down/yield up). The MSCI Emerging Markets index outperformed the S&P 500 and the MSCI EAFE non-US developed index.

Economic Commentary – October 7, 2024

This week largely will be about last week. After numerous Federal Reserve officials (as expected) tamped down expectations for 50 bps rate cuts as the “new normal,” Friday’s boffo nonfarm

July 22, 2024 – Economic Commentary

As the Federal Reserve steps gingerly towards its next interest rate decision at the FOMC meetings scheduled for July 30-31, the data released this week will be critical. Markets do

July 22, 2024 – Wealth Planning Commentary

IRS Finalizes Inherited IRA Rules Last week, the IRS unveiled the long-awaited final regulations on inherited IRAs post-2019. The change only applies to IRAs that were inherited by non-eligible beneficiaries

July 22, 2024 – Investment Commentary

What’s happening Equities: Last week, the rotation and broadening of the market from the previous week continued, though this week, the S&P 500 eventually returned -1.9% as mega cap stocks