Research & News
Bi-Weekly Geopolitical Report – Rising US & Global Debt: A Perspective Check (November 4, 2024)
by Daniel Ortwerth, CFA | PDF Concern has been rising across American society and throughout much of the world about the level of United States government debt. An increasing number of voices are sounding the alarm that the debt level is unsustainable, and crisis is on the way. Debates rage about how such a crisis… Read More »
Daily Comment (November 4, 2024)
by Patrick Fearon-Hernandez, CFA, and Thomas Wash [Posted: 9:30 AM ET] | PDF Our Comment today opens with a few words on tomorrow’s election, which we still consider a coin-flip. We next review several other international and US developments with the potential to affect the financial markets today, including an OPEC+ decision not to start… Read More »
Daily Comment (November 1, 2024)
by Patrick Fearon-Hernandez, CFA, and Thomas Wash [Posted: 9:30 AM ET] | PDF Good morning! The market is currently processing the latest jobs data. In sports news, Carlos Alcaraz was eliminated from the Paris Masters’ quarterfinals in a surprising upset. Today’s Comment will discuss why the latest inflation figures further strengthen the Federal Reserve’s case… Read More »
Daily Comment (October 31, 2024)
by Patrick Fearon-Hernandez, CFA, and Thomas Wash [Posted: 9:30 AM ET] | PDF Happy Halloween! Markets are currently digesting the latest inflation data as investors gauge the Federal Reserve’s next move. In sports news, the Los Angeles Dodgers clinched a World Series victory over the New York Yankees. Today’s Comment will delve into a detailed… Read More »
Daily Comment (October 30, 2024)
by Patrick Fearon-Hernandez, CFA, and Thomas Wash [Posted: 9:30 AM ET] | PDF Good morning! The market is still processing the latest earnings data from Alphabet. In sports news, the New York Yankees managed to avoid being swept by the LA Dodgers. Today’s Comment will discuss why consumers remain content despite a cooling labor market.… Read More »
Daily Comment (October 29, 2024)
by Patrick Fearon-Hernandez, CFA, and Thomas Wash [Posted: 9:30 AM ET] | PDF Good morning! The market is currently awaiting the latest earnings reports from several mega-cap tech companies. In sports news, Rodri from Manchester City has been awarded the Ballon d’Or for the 2023/2024 season. Today’s Comment will address rising concerns about financing the… Read More »
Daily Comment (October 28, 2024)
by Patrick Fearon-Hernandez, CFA, and Thomas Wash [Posted: 9:30 AM ET] | PDF Our Comment today opens with the aftermath of Israel’s airstrikes on Iran over the weekend. The bottom line is that both countries are showing signs of restraint, which has reduced the risk of a broader regional conflict and therefore pushed global energy… Read More »