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November 2021

November 2021 Market Update

 

In this month’s market recap, we review the performance of various asset classes and the driving factors behind this performance. We also discuss the most up to date analysis of our proprietary economic model – Recession Probability Analytics. To watch this update, click the […]

Fall Back – November 8th, 2021

Equity markets were positive this week as hiring and PMI numbers beat expectations. Nonfarm hiring numbers were especially encouraging, as business have reported difficulty finding workers. The Fed outlined the beginning of its tapering process, which will conclude by summer 2022. While the economic recovery […]

Slow Ride – November 1st, 2021

Equity markets were positive this week as economic indicators presented a conflicted picture. Unemployment claims continue to decline, highlighting a hot labor market. GDP missed expectations however, coming in at an annualized pace of only 2.0% for Q3. Consumer sentiment remains low as market disruptions […]

October 2021

Diagnosing Economic Health – October 26th, 2021

Equity markets were positive this week as economic indicators presented a conflicted picture. On the one hand, industrial capacity and production disappointed. This is not much of a surprise given the ongoing struggles with supply chains and labor shortages. On the other hand, PMI numbers […]

October 2021 Market Update

 

In this month’s market recap, we review the performance of various asset classes and the driving factors behind this performance. We also discuss the most up to date analysis of our proprietary economic model – Recession Probability Analytics. To watch this update, click the […]

September 2021

Golden Dreams – September 27th, 2021

Equity markets were mostly positive this week as the Fed firmed its language surrounding prospective monetary tightening. Fed Chair Powell all but declared that the central bank would begin tapering its asset purchases program in November, likely providing some reassurance to markets that the economy […]

The Bell Was Ringing – September 20th, 2021

Equity markets were mixed this week as macroeconomic indicators were mixed. Manufacturing data and retail sales impressed analysts, returning readings above consensus expectations. Industrial production and consumer sentiment disappointed however, with readings below expectations. Another potential macroeconomic problem is emerging, as the large Chinese property […]

Hearts Were Ringing – September 13th, 2021

Equity markets fell this week as the producer price index came in well above expectations Friday, possibly helping to drive an end-of-week sell-off. inflation has been a nuisance to markets for most of 2021, with all observed inflation measurements showing readings well above the 2% […]

Chasing the Clouds Away – September 8th, 2021

Equity markets were mixed this week as hiring data disappointed analysts. Nonfarm payrolls came in well below expectations, registering only 235K new hires against the expected 720K. Unemployment rates managed to meet expectations, coming in at 5.2%. Encouragingly, PMI data came in positive, with services […]

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