The last two years have provided investors with multiple obstacles, some of which haven’t been seen for many decades: gl…
Market Overview
Markets decline amid increased volatility: reflections for first quarter 2022
Global markets mostly fell to start out the year as geopolitical events took center stage in the first quarter of 2022. …
An update on markets and the Russia-Ukraine conflict
Global stock and bond markets have experienced heightened volatility over the past few weeks as the world digests the ch…
Markets climb despite uncertainty and volatility: reflections for fourth quarter 2021
In the fourth quarter of 2021, global stock markets largely advanced to close out the year firmly ahead, despite renewed…
Economic recovery: Exploring the end of 2021 (Video)
Nearly two long years of pandemic-related economic and market swings beg the question, where are we now and where are we…
Markets wobble as the recovery persists: Reflections for third quarter 2021
After a strong first half of the year, global stock markets experienced volatility in the third quarter and finished the…
Mid-year investment outlook with Liz Ann Sonders (Video)
We’re halfway through 2021. What can you expect next? How will the market behave? In this recorded Q&A discussion, C…
The reopening spark: Market reflections for second quarter 2021
This article was co-authored by Kevin Calhoun, CFA®, Investment Associate. In the second quarter of 2021, the domestic e…
Turning the page? Market reflections for first quarter 2021
This article was co-authored by Kevin Calhoun, CFA®, Investment Associate. In the first quarter of 2021, COVID-19 vaccin…
Strong returns to end a turbulent year: Market reflections for fourth quarter 2020
Strong returns across asset classes in the fourth quarter capped off a truly unique year. The fourth quarter alone was m…