Research & News
Daily Comment (November 19, 2024)
by Patrick Fearon-Hernandez, CFA, and Thomas Wash [Posted: 9:30 AM ET] | PDF Our Comment today opens with the latest sign of further global fracturing: a new Chinese policy further restricting the export of critical minerals with dual military and civilian uses. We next review several other international and US developments with the potential to… Read More »
Bi-Weekly Geopolitical Report – Implications of North Korean Soldiers in the Ukraine War (November 18, 2024)
by Daniel Ortwerth, CFA | PDF In late October, the world learned that North Korean soldiers had deployed to Russia to assist their allies in the Ukraine war. This dramatically changed the geopolitical profile of the conflict. Allies and partners of both Ukraine and Russia have been providing material and financial support to both countries… Read More »
Daily Comment (November 18, 2024)
by Patrick Fearon-Hernandez, CFA, and Thomas Wash [Posted: 9:30 AM ET] | PDF Our Comment today opens with further evidence that factors such as high energy costs and heavy regulation are stifling European economic activity. We next review several other international and US developments with the potential to affect the financial markets today, including a… Read More »
Daily Comment (November 15, 2024)
by Patrick Fearon-Hernandez, CFA, and Thomas Wash [Posted: 9:30 AM ET] | PDF Good morning! The market is currently assessing the latest retail sales data. In sports news, the USMNT soccer team defeated Jamaica in the first leg of the quarterfinals of Concacaf Nations League. Today’s Comment will discuss why the Federal Reserve may scale… Read More »
Daily Comment (November 14, 2024)
by Patrick Fearon-Hernandez, CFA, and Thomas Wash [Posted: 9:30 AM ET] | PDF Good morning! Markets are closely watching the latest producer price inflation data for insights into the Fed’s upcoming rate decision. In sports, the Cleveland Cavaliers extended their unbeaten streak to thirteen, becoming the sixth NBA team to reach this milestone. Today’s Comment… Read More »
Daily Comment (November 13, 2024)
by Patrick Fearon-Hernandez, CFA, and Thomas Wash [Posted: 9:30 AM ET] | PDF Good morning! The market is currently reacting to the latest inflation data. In sports news, the University of Oregon has maintained its number one ranking in college football. Today’s Comment will cover our insights on monetary policy, discuss the recent breakthrough in… Read More »
Daily Comment (November 12, 2024)
by Patrick Fearon-Hernandez, CFA, and Thomas Wash [Posted: 9:30 AM ET] | PDF Good morning! The market is currently assessing the implications of Republican control over both chambers of Congress. In sports news, the Cleveland Cavaliers are experiencing their best start to an NBA season since 2015-2016. Today’s Comment will cover the impact of the… Read More »
Daily Comment (November 11, 2024)
by Patrick Fearon-Hernandez, CFA, and Thomas Wash [Posted: 9:30 AM ET] | PDF Our Comment today opens with news of an impending Russian and North Korean attack to push the Ukrainians out of their small foothold in the Kursk region. We next review several other international and US developments with the potential to affect the… Read More »