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Investment Commentary – October 21, 2024

Overview Everyone’s talking about the Fed, the election, and geopolitics. However, we believe fundamentals matter. The US Federal Open Market Committee cut the policy interest rate in September amid slowing

Economic Commentary – October 21, 2024

Following the widely-anticipated European Central Bank rate cut last Thursday, virtually every member of the decision-making body will be giving speeches this week, some of which might even usefully explain

Wealth Planning Commentary – October 14, 2024

Income Tax Planning for the TCJA Sunset Last week, we explored the income tax implications of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) sunset. Today, let’s turn our attention to

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