Research & News
Daily Comment (June 5, 2024)
by Patrick Fearon-Hernandez, CFA, and Thomas Wash [Posted: 9:30 AM EDT] | PDF Good morning! Equities futures are off to a strong start as investors digest the latest ADP jobs data. In sports news, the US Women’s National Team (USWNT) delivered a convincing victory over South Korea in their pre-Olympics preparation. Today’s Comment will focus… Read More »
Daily Comment (June 4, 2024)
by Patrick Fearon-Hernandez, CFA, and Thomas Wash [Posted: 9:30 AM EDT] | PDF Our Comment today opens with shipping data that points to strong global demand and high freight rates worldwide. We next review several other international and US developments with the potential to affect the financial markets today, including a testing scandal in the… Read More »
Bi-Weekly Geopolitical Report – The Philippines, China & Escalation in the South China Sea (June 3, 2024)
by Daniel Ortwerth, CFA | PDF On the short list of seemingly constant topics in the news today is the rising tension between the United States and the People’s Republic of China. Across the spectrum of issues, disagreement between these two great powers seems increasingly unavoidable. Geopolitical developments in every corner of the globe often… Read More »
Daily Comment (June 3, 2024)
by Patrick Fearon-Hernandez, CFA, and Thomas Wash [Posted: 9:30 AM EDT] | PDF Our Comment today opens with notes on the global energy market. We next review several other international and US developments with the potential to affect the financial markets today, including a cut to France’s sovereign debt rating, election results in several key… Read More »
Daily Comment (May 31, 2024)
by Patrick Fearon-Hernandez, CFA, and Thomas Wash [Posted: 9:30 AM EDT] | PDF Good morning! Equity futures are trading higher after the PCE price index showed that inflation continues to stay in line with expectations. In sports news, the Dallas Mavericks defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves, setting up a final’s matchup with the Boston Celtics. Today’s… Read More »
Daily Comment (May 30, 2024)
by Patrick Fearon-Hernandez, CFA, and Thomas Wash [Posted: 9:30 AM EDT] | PDF Good morning! Equity futures, though down overall, edged higher ahead of the opening bell as downward revisions to GDP data fueled optimism about a potential policy shift by the Federal Reserve. In sports news, the Edmonton Oilers were able to keep their… Read More »
Daily Comment (May 29, 2024)
by Patrick Fearon-Hernandez, CFA, and Thomas Wash [Posted: 9:30 AM EDT] | PDF Our Comment today opens with a discussion of how right-wing parties have finally consolidated power in the Netherlands. We next review several other international and US developments with the potential to affect the financial markets today, including increased signs that the Bank… Read More »
Daily Comment (May 28, 2024)
by Patrick Fearon-Hernandez, CFA, and Thomas Wash [Posted: 9:30 AM EDT] | PDF Our Comment today opens with some notes on the rising power of far-right political parties in Europe and the implications for European economic policy. We next review several other international and US developments with the potential to affect the financial markets today,… Read More »