June 2020

The Pessimists VS the Optimists – June 22nd, 2020

Markets regained some ground this week as new economic data provided encouraging insight into the economic recovery. Retail sales, manufacturing, and housing data released this week all produced improvements, each vastly outperforming consensus expectations. Recent surges in economic activity have provided a flash point between […]

The Fed Crashes the Party – June 15th, 2020

Markets fell this week as the Fed injected some harsh truth into the conversation around the economic recovery under way. In its press conference on Wednesday, Fed Chair Powell stressed that while the May jobs numbers are certainly a positive development and that the economy […]

Jobs, Jobs, and More Jobs – June 8th, 2020

Markets rose dramatically this week as May employment data shocked analysts. Context needs to be given to fully appreciate how surprising Friday’s numbers were; no one anticipated the employment numbers released on Friday. And by no one, that means literally no one. Bloomberg survey analysis […]

The Ascent Continues – June 1st, 2020

Markets rose again this week as several indicators returned better-than-expected economic data. U.S. states have continued to permit further non-essential business openings in spite of Covid-19, helping to support broader optimism. Equities finished the week up after durable goods orders beat expectations. Financials led the […]

May 2020

Markets Climb on Economic Data – May 26th, 2020

Markets rose this week as several indicators returned better-than-expected economic data. U.S. states have continued to permit further non-essential business openings in spite of Covid-19, helping to support broader optimism. Equities finished the week up after PMI numbers, building permits, and oil inventories all beat […]

Unemployment Skyrockets – May 18th, 2020

Markets fell this week as the Fed sounded a warning concerning economic developments. In positive news, U.S. states have continued to permit further non-essential business openings in spite of the continuing Covid-19 threat. Equities finished the week down after mixed economic data and the Fed […]

Unemployment Skyrockets – May 11th, 2020

Markets rose this week and investors seem to be more encouraged at economic developments. Several U.S. states have permitted or soon will permit non-essential businesses to open in spite of the continuing Covid-19 threat. Equities finished the week up even after disastrous unemployment levels. Prices […]

Something Familiar – May 4th, 2020

Markets fell marginally again this week as the first wave of economic reopenings took place. Several U.S. states are permitting non-essential businesses to open in spite of the continuing Covid-19 threat. Equities finished the week mixed after spending the majority of the week in the […]

April 2020

The Rehabilitation Begins – April 27th, 2020

Markets fell marginally this week as the first wave of economic reopenings were being set to take place. Several U.S. states are permitting non-essential businesses to open in spite of the continuing Covid-19 threat. Equities have begun to taper off as investors eye the specifics […]

April 20th, 2020 – Juniper Market Report

Markets jumped for the second consecutive week this week as the novel coronavirus Covid-19 continued to weigh on the global economy and as shutdowns and quarantines remained in place around most of the globe. Equities have been on an upswing as investors have found discussions […]

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