Market Notebook, Year End, 2019

 <CLICK TO READ THIS WEEK’S NOTEBOOK> Full Year Data, 2019 This edition of the notebook attempts to capture the full year 2019 total return performance for future reference.  Economic data and charts may reflect a period beyond year end 2019. Thanks and...

Market Notebook, September 1st, 2019

 <CLICK TO READ THIS WEEK’S NOTEBOOK> Win Win Week for Bonds and Global Equities The bond complex remained strong during the last week, while global equities rebounded nicely, setting up a win win scenario for diversified investors. Significant volatility...

Market Notebook, April 28, 2019

 <CLICK TO READ THIS WEEK’S NOTEBOOK> Role Reversal Last week, roles reversed as global equities generally consolidated while the bond complex rose smartly in price. Busy Economic Data Release Schedule One might expect an uptick in volatility during the...

Market Notebook, April 21, 2019

 <CLICK TO READ THIS WEEK’S NOTEBOOK>   Last week, global equities performed well while the bond complex consolidated.The Conference Board’s Leading Economic Index expanded in March.  The slowing rate of expansion may mean a slower real economy by...