Weekly Market Commentary 12/18/25

Weekly Market Commentary 12/18/25

THE MARKETS Last week, the United States Federal Reserve (Fed) played “Would You Rather?” Would You Rather? is a board game that presents players with classic dilemmas and asks which options would be more palatable to them. For example, a game card might ask, Would...
Weekly Market Commentary 12/10/25

Weekly Market Commentary 12/10/25

THE MARKETS It’s beginning to look a lot like a rate cut… A lot of information about the economy arrived last week. Some was delayed by the government shutdown. Some was right on time. Investors took a look and decided their holiday wish could come true. The Federal...
Weekly Market Commentary 12/1/25

Weekly Market Commentary 12/1/25

THE MARKETS A change of direction… Stock markets in the United States reversed course last week, with two major indices eking out gains for the month, reported Callum Keown of Barron’s. There were some other important changes last week that also may affect markets and...
Weekly Market Commentary 11/24/25

Weekly Market Commentary 11/24/25

THE MARKETS Uncertainty abounds. Investors were skittish last week. Share prices jolted higher and lower amid concerns about artificial intelligence (AI) data center spending, upcoming Federal Reserve rate decisions, and the strength of consumer spending, reported...
Weekly Market Commentary 11/17/25

Weekly Market Commentary 11/17/25

THE MARKETS It was another turbulent week. Investors cheered the end of the shutdown, pondered strong third-quarter earnings, and questioned the artificial intelligence (AI) spending spree. Some reduced their exposure to risky assets, while others bought the dip. Here...