Ringing in 2016 with the worst opening week of the New Year in history did not provide much of an opportunity for investors to reflect on 2015. As we reviewed our notes from last year, we realize this commentary feels like a year-end summary of the various concerns we...
As we watched events unfold during the 3rd quarter, we are reminded of the items discussed at our last Round Table Discussion (RTD) event in April. While the world was focusing on Greece during the early part of the year, we had already turned our attention towards...
Recent events taking place overseas at the end of the second quarter have provided a reminder as to how connected we are on a global basis. From a quantitative standpoint, we have experienced increasing correlations among many countries. This must be taken into...
Where’s the growth? This is a question we continue to ask as the market remains obsessed with the timing of the Fed’s decision to raise interest rates. One of the main indicators the Fed is closely monitoring to trigger the rate increase is employment data. The...
