Author: Chris Proctor
Market Commentary – April 2026
In my January commentary, I noted that a 10% correction would not be surprising given the strong gains of recent years. What I did not...
The Impact of Oil and Gasoline Prices
March madness was not just about basketball in 2026. For many Americans, the price of gasoline provides the “scoreboard” that determines their outlook on the...
Market Commentary – January 2026
Looking back on 2025, we asked ourselves whether the year turned out as we had expected. As is typically the case, it did and it...
Market Commentary – October 2025
Conflicting Signals as the Year Winds Down The third quarter of 2025 was another reminder that markets rarely move in a straight line. Investors faced...
Government Shutdowns Impact on Markets
Washington is back in the headlines as the federal government faces a shutdown if policymakers can’t reach a new funding agreement. Political drama in Washington...
Market Commentary – July 2025
A Quarter of Contrasts: Volatility and All-Time Highs The second quarter gave investors a vivid reminder of just how quickly sentiment can shift. From renewed...
Market Commentary – April 2025
Plenty to Unpack from the First Quarter The first quarter gave financial professionals and investors plenty to digest. As we head into the second quarter,...
Market Commentary – January 2025
As we begin the new year, it’s clear that 2024 was an unexpectedly strong year for markets, defying concerns about inflation, Fed policy, and political...
Market Commentary – October 2024
As we enter the final quarter of 2024, the U.S. economy remains on solid footing, continuing to defy many investors’ expectations from earlier this year....
Market Commentary July 2024
Presented with a highlight reel of 2023’s economic and financial headlines, the average investor could have been forgiven for feeling the need to batten down...
