Research & News
Daily Comment (October 5, 2022)
by Patrick Fearon-Hernandez, CFA, and Thomas Wash [Posted: 9:30 AM EDT] | PDF Our Comment today opens with an update on the Russia-Ukraine war, where there is increasing evidence that the Russian army is collapsing, at least in some specific areas. We next review a wide range of other international and U.S. developments with the… Read More »
Daily Comment (October 4, 2022)
by Patrick Fearon-Hernandez, CFA, and Thomas Wash [Posted: 9:30 AM EDT] | PDF Our Comment today opens with an update on the Russia-Ukraine war, where Ukrainian forces continue to make surprising progress in the counteroffensives in northeastern and southern Ukraine. We next review a wide range of other international and U.S. developments with the potential… Read More »
Daily Comment (October 3, 2022)
by Patrick Fearon-Hernandez, CFA, and Thomas Wash [Posted: 9:30 AM EDT] | PDF Our Comment today opens with an update on the Russia-Ukraine war, including news that Ukraine has retaken more land with its counteroffensives in the northeast and south of the country. We next review a wide range of other international and U.S. developments… Read More »
Asset Allocation Bi-Weekly – The Gold Paradox (October 3, 2022)
by the Asset Allocation Committee | PDF Gold prices have been weak in recent months despite high levels of inflation. Gold is often considered an inflation hedge, and so the lack of strength is puzzling to many investors. In this report, we will take a look at gold and try to explain why prices have… Read More »
Daily Comment (September 30, 2022)
by Patrick Fearon-Hernandez, CFA, and Thomas Wash [Posted: 9:30 AM EDT] | PDF Good morning! Today’s Comment begins with an overview of the upcoming Brazilian elections on Sunday. Next, we discuss how other countries are looking to fight inflation while generating economic growth. We end the report with a summary of the ongoing troubles in… Read More »
Daily Comment (September 29, 2022)
by Patrick Fearon-Hernandez, CFA, and Thomas Wash [Posted: 9:30 AM EDT] | PDF Good morning! Today’s Comment begins with our thoughts on the Bank of England’s decision to purchase bonds to maintain financial stability. Next, we will discuss the Federal Reserve’s role in the global economy and how its monetary choices could impact other central… Read More »
Weekly Energy Update (September 29, 2022)
by Bill O’Grady, Thomas Wash, and Patrick Fearon-Hernandez, CFA | PDF Crude oil prices remain under pressure due to recession fears. (Source: Barchart.com) Crude oil inventories fell 0.2 mb compared to a 2.0 mb build forecast. The SPR declined 4.6 mb, meaning the net draw was 4.8 mb. In the details, U.S. crude oil production… Read More »
Daily Comment (September 28, 2022)
by Patrick Fearon-Hernandez, CFA, and Thomas Wash [Posted: 9:30 AM EDT] | PDF Our Comment today opens with an update on the Russia-Ukraine war, including new details on how Russia’s new mobilization is playing out. We next review a wide range of other international and U.S. developments with the potential to affect the financial markets… Read More »