Markets in a Minute
Market Volatility
Thursday, May 12, 2022
Stock and bond markets have had a wild ride. What’s driving this recent volatility and what’s an investor to do? Read the latest Markets in a Minute for a back-to-basics playbook for volatile markets.
2022 First Quarter Review & Outlook
Thursday, April 28, 2022
A bruising first quarter for stocks and bonds begs the question: Are markets signaling a recession in 2022, or a downshifting from the torrid growth of 2021? We continue to be in the downshifting camp. Read the latest Markets in a Minute for a recap of first-quarter performance and our outlook for the balance of this year.
Fixed Income
Thursday, March 31, 2022
Buffeted by twin headwinds — rising interest rates and high inflation — the fixed-income market is off to a rough start this year. In the current climate, many investors may be tempted to forgo fixed income entirely. Read about the reasons for continuing to invest in bonds in the latest Markets in a Minute.
Ukraine
Wednesday, March 16, 2022
With the war in Ukraine approaching its one-month mark and inflationary pressures rising, many investors are asking: What’s there to feel good about? The Fed is mulling the same question as it contemplates its next steps. The latest Markets in a Minute offers some answers.
Ukraine
Wednesday, March 02, 2022
The Russian invasion of Ukraine has humanitarian and geopolitical consequences but what are the implications for the global economy and equities? The latest Markets in a Minute explores this question and more.
Inflation
Thursday, February 17, 2022
With inflation hotter than expected and spreading beyond pandemic-affected industries, the Fed appears poised to take more aggressive steps to rein in price increases. What does that mean for stocks? Read the latest Markets in a Minute for a look at how equities have performed during previous rate-hiking cycles.
Investing in an Inflationary Environment
Thursday, February 3, 2022
History offers insight as to how market dynamics can shift during periods of high inflation. Read my latest Markets in a Minute for a look at which sectors shined during the Great Inflation and other lessons that may help investors navigate today’s inflationary environment.
Climate Change
Thursday, December 16, 2021
Climate action is front and center for both the Biden administration and many of the world’s largest companies. Read the latest Markets in a Minute for a look at the opportunities and obstacles in the race to a clean-energy future and the implications for investors.
Quantitative Easing
Thursday, December 2, 2021
The Fed has entered one of the most-difficult phases of its pandemic response as it begins to dial back stimulus measures even before the full effects of its policies are felt and amid new risks. Read the latest Markets in a Minute for a look under the monetary-policy hood and the implications for the markets and the economy.
Bonds
Thursday, November 11, 2021
Despite low rates, rising inflation fears and tight credit spreads, bonds still play an important role in investors’ portfolios. Certain types of fixed-income instruments are actually designed to protect against inflation. Read about the reasons for continuing to invest in fixed income in the latest Markets in a Minute.
Supply Chains
Thursday, October 27, 2021
The pandemic has been blamed for disrupting the global supply chain and stoking inflationary pressures. But other issues have contributed to our supply-chain woes. Read about the reasons for supply chain disruptions and where we go from here in the latest Markets in a Minute.
Cryptocurrency
Thursday, October 14, 2021
Cryptocurrencies have generated a lot of interest among investors, yet they're still something of an enigma. They're also a controversial asset class with a wide range of potential outcomes for investors. Read more in the latest Markets in a Minute on cryptocurrencies...