Author: Chris Proctor
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...
Market Commentary April 2024
2024 began with debates over a “soft” versus “hard” landing as the Fed attempted to stabilize the economy, as well as the sustainability of last...
Market Commentary January 2024
I recently reviewed my commentary from one year ago which summarized the 2022 investing year. Interestingly, I closed with a suggestion to savers. I encouraged...
Market Commentary October 2023
I began last quarter’s commentary with the observation that stocks seemingly threw a party in the 2nd quarter, and most of the first half of...
Market Commentary July 2023
Stock Market Throws a Party in the Second Quarter—98% of Companies Don’t Show Up The S&P 500 hit its most recent low point on October...
Market Commentary April 2023
Q1 Volatility – Surprising, but Not Shocking The first quarter of the new year has provided plenty of material for the financial news networks. It’s...
Market Commentary January 2023
Happy New Year! For many, a new year brings positive thoughts and a sense of hope for the future. I tend to feel the same...
Market Commentary October 2022
Highlights: Inflation has hurt stock and bond returns this year. The Federal Reserve (“theFed”) is raising interest rates to fight inflation. Some of the best...
