by Laura Hochstetler | Jun 8, 2019 | Uncategorized, Weekly Market Update
Market Action Global equities rose last week amid signs that central banks are preparing to act if the global economy continues to weaken. With the market pricing in multiple rate cuts from the US Federal Reserve, the yield on the US 10-year Treasury note fell 11...
by Rachel Poole | Jun 3, 2019 | Crossroads, Uncategorized
Here are some critical issues to watch around the globe over the coming month: North America The United States has announced it will impose tariffs on Mexico to pressure them to curb migration. Starting in June, there will be a 5% tariff on all goods from...
by Rachel Poole | Jun 1, 2019 | Uncategorized, Weekly Market Update
Market Action The euro, and European markets at large, are relatively stable as the fear of a wave of anti-EU and nationalist parties being elected to the European Parliament did not come to pass. These groups did, however, manage to secure 23% of the seats in...
by John E. Charalambakis | May 30, 2019 | Commentaries, Uncategorized
The EU elections held last weekend throughout the EU provided us with some important lessons that could prove to be pivotal in the unfolding drama in the land where Eurocrats, traditionalists, Eurosceptics, nationalists, and populists are embracing the certainty of...
by Laura Hochstetler | May 25, 2019 | Uncategorized, Weekly Market Update
Market Action Global equities were little changed from a week ago, though trading throughout the week was choppy. The yield on the US 10-year Treasury note fell 8 basis points to 2.32% on growing concerns the current trade war will be protracted and on evidence of...
by John E. Charalambakis | May 22, 2019 | Commentaries, Uncategorized
Whether we look at the Pacific region or at US markets we observe elevated anxiety regarding the evolution of the trade disputes. Mutual trust has been undermined, harsher steps are taken, miscalculations abound, and the consequences of all these have implications for...