Global stocks popped 5.75% in May, marking the MSCI All Country World Index’s (ACWI) best monthly performance since November 2023 when it surged 9.23%. The bulk of the global equity index gains came…
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Q2 2025 CIO Letter – Taking the Market’s Medicine
It was a difficult first quarter in the market in 2025, and the pain has only worsened in the first weeks of April, with a full-scale global trade war underway. What has happened so far On April 2nd, President Trump announced his much-anticipated tariff plans, which were higher than market and economist expectations.
Global Market Commentary January 2025
Global stocks came out of the gates strong, gaining 3.36% in January following impressive back-to-back years that saw them gain 22.20% in 2023 and 17.49% in 2024. This represented a nice rebound from last month that saw the MSCI All Country World Index’s (ACWI)...
Q1 CIO Letter – Tempering Enthusiasm for 2025
As we close the book on 2024 and ring in 2025, one thing is for certain – 2024 was a fabulous year for US stocks, following a similarly strong year in 2023.
Global Market Commentary – December 2024
Global stocks ended 2024 on a down note falling 2.37% in December and slipping 0.99% in the fourth quarter, but still posted an impressive 17.49% gain for the year. The MSCI All Country World Index’s (ACWI) finished off just 3.64% from its all-time high it made on...
Global Market Commentary – November 2024
Global stocks closed November at a new all-time high as the MSCI All Country World Index’s (ACWI) jumped 3.74% MTD to bring YTD returns to 20.34% so far in 2024.
CIO Update: Market Reaction to Election Results
The results of arguably the most closely watched election across the world are finally in, and the U.S. stock market has reacted positively to Donald Trump’s win and the shift of Senate control to a Republican majority. We are still awaiting the results of the House of Representatives, but expectations are for Republican control in that chamber as well.
Global Market Commentary – October 2024
Global equities made two new all-time highs in October, yet the MSCI All Country World Index’s (ACWI) finished down 2.24% on the month, bringing the global benchmark for stocks to up 16.00% on the year.
Global Market Commentary – September 2024
Expectations for global stocks were low for September, historically a challenging month for equity markets. Yet the MSCI All Country World Index’s (ACWI) made five new all-time highs as it gained 2.32% MTD return to bring a choppy Q3 performance to a strong 6.61% return.
CIO Quarterly Update – Q4 2024 Public Service Announcement on Elections and Investing
With less than a month left until election day in a race that is expected to be tightly contested, it is normal to have concerns about how the results will impact you.
Global Market Commentary August 2024
Global stocks suffered a steep selloff to start the month with the MSCI All Country World Index’s (ACWI) losing as much as 7.73% on August 5th before recovering to finish “an August to remember” at its all-time high, gaining 2.54% for the month bringing YTD returns to 15.97%.
Global Market Commentary July 2024
Global stocks, as measured by the MSCI All Country World Index (ACWI), continued their 2024 gains and new closing highs (nine in July and 39 YTD) before finishing a volatile month up 1.61%. ACWI closed at an all-time high on July 17th which saw MTD returns as high as up 3.71% intramonth.
