Global markets rose for a second week as the US and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire.  The two sides met in Pakistan on Saturday to negotiate an end to the war, but talks ended without a resolution.  The fragile ceasefire will be tested on Monday as markets reopen,...

US markets fell for the fourth consecutive week as the US-Israel-Iran conflict entered its 5th week.  President Trump’s announcement that he would extend the deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz by a couple of days sent markets soaring on Monday, but gains were met...

US markets fell for a third consecutive week as investors continued to assess the implications of the Iran conflict.  Headlines related to Iran continued to dominate market attention.  Energy markets traded higher as the military's focus shifted to energy...

Markets remained volatile, driven by headlines related to the Iran war.  Whipsaw action was prominent across multiple asset classes, while several historically safe-haven assets offered no cover for investors.  Questions about the duration of the war and the closure...

Investors endured a difficult week as the conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran continued.  Iran’s efforts to target US military bases in the region broaden the conflict across the Middle East.  Energy shipments through the Strait of Hormuz have come to a...

US equity markets regressed as several themes that have propelled the market higher over the last couple of years have had to be reassessed. Return on investment from AI capex, a Federal Reserve on hold, tariff uncertainty, and increased geopolitical tensions have...

The holiday-shortened week produced gains across US indices and saw an emerging market ETF break out to all-time highs.  The start of the Chinese Lunar New Year and Ramadan tempered international trading volumes.  The tail end of Q4 earnings continued to show...

US financial markets regressed in choppy trade.  The narrative around the disruptive nature of AI continued to impact markets.  Rotation away from growth and mega-cap issues continued while proceeds flowed to defensive sectors and small caps.  Interest rate-sensitive...