Daily Comment
Daily Comment (February 9, 2022)
by Patrick Fearon-Hernandez, CFA, and Thomas Wash [Posted: 9:30 AM EST] | PDF We open today’s Comment with an update on the Russia-Ukraine crisis, focusing on the interpersonal balance of power between Russian President Putin and the other major world leaders he is dealing with. Next, we cover a range of U.S. and international developments… Read More »
Daily Comment (February 8, 2022)
by Patrick Fearon-Hernandez, CFA, and Thomas Wash [Posted: 9:30 AM EST] | PDF In today’s Comment, we open with an update on the Russia-Ukraine crisis, with a focus on two key diplomatic meetings yesterday. We next turn to a range of U.S. developments, including another U.S. hurdle to investments in China. Following that, we review… Read More »
Daily Comment (February 7, 2022)
by Patrick Fearon-Hernandez, CFA, and Thomas Wash [Posted: 9:30 AM EST] | PDF Today’s comment begins with an update on the Russia-Ukraine situation. We then cover a range of U.S. and international developments that have the potential to affect the financial markets today. We wrap up with the latest news on the coronavirus pandemic. Russia-Ukraine: … Read More »
Daily Comment (February 4, 2022)
by Patrick Fearon-Hernandez, CFA, and Thomas Wash [Posted: 9:30 AM EST] | PDF Good morning. Today’s report begins with U.S. economics and policy, including updates on Ukraine and President Biden’s pick for the FOMC. Next, we discuss the significance of the Beijing Winter Olympics. International news follows, and we conclude with our pandemic coverage. Economics… Read More »
Daily Comment (February 3, 2022)
by Patrick Fearon-Hernandez, CFA, and Thomas Wash [Posted: 9:30 AM EST] | PDF Good morning! The overnight news was relatively tame, but we are following several stories. Today’s report begins with recent developments regarding the Ukraine situation. Up next, we discuss U.S. economic and policy news with an update on President Biden’s pick to fill… Read More »
Daily Comment (February 2, 2022)
by Patrick Fearon-Hernandez, CFA, and Thomas Wash [Posted: 9:30 AM EST] | PDF In today’s Comment, we open with the latest developments in the Russia-Ukraine crisis. There is late-breaking news of the first troop deployments from the U.S. to NATO countries in Eastern Europe. We follow that with other U.S. and U.S.-related news that could… Read More »
Daily Comment (February 1, 2022)
by Patrick Fearon-Hernandez, CFA, and Thomas Wash [Posted: 9:30 AM EST] | PDF We open today’s Comment with an update on the Russia-Ukraine crisis, where we see a glimmer of hope that war will be avoided (although anything can still happen). We next turn to a wide range of mostly policy-related U.S. developments. After that,… Read More »
Daily Comment (January 31, 2022)
by Patrick Fearon-Hernandez, CFA, and Thomas Wash [Posted: 9:30 AM EST] | PDF In today’s Comment, we open with the latest developments in the Russia-Ukraine crisis, which will be discussed today at the United National Security Council meeting. We next turn to U.S. news, including a preview of this week’s confirmation hearing for economist Philip… Read More »
Daily Comment (January 28, 2022)
by Patrick Fearon-Hernandez, CFA, and Thomas Wash [Posted: 9:30 AM EST] | PDF Good morning! Today’s report begins with an update on the Ukraine situation, where tensions may be easing. We then look at U.S. economic and policy news and China-related stories. International news is next, and we conclude with our pandemic coverage. After weeks… Read More »