Global Market Commentary at a GlanceGlobal stocks rose 2.24% MTDVolatility (VIX) climbed to 17.44Fed rates are now at 3.75–4.00% range10-year Treasury yield eased to 4.08%Japan’s Nikkei 225 reached 52,411Gold cooled to $4,002.92/ozBitcoin and Ethereum falling 4.55%...
This year in the stock market feels like a case study in Nassim Taleb’s concept of antifragility—the idea that some systems can not only withstand shocks but can actually benefit from them.
Whatever name you give it, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) will bring sweeping changes for nearly every American taxpayer.
Global stocks rallied to a new all-time closing high, gaining 4.49% in June bringing Q2 returns to 11.53% and 2025 YTD gains to 10.05% — completing a remarkable comeback from the spring’s tariff-induced turmoil
Global stocks rallied to a new all-time closing high, gaining 4.49% in June bringing Q2 returns to 11.53% and 2025 YTD gains to 10.05% — completing a remarkable comeback from the spring’s tariff-induced turmoil
In a recent interview with WealthManagement.com, Rafia Hasan, CFA, CIO at Perigon Wealth Management, shared her perspective on how clients are navigating the current market environment—and why it feels different this time, in the best way.Watch the InterviewCalmer...
Although Global stocks gained 0.93% in April, it was a wild month! In the wake of “Liberation Day”, which President Donald Trump announced his administration’s plans for “reciprocal tariffs”, the MSCI All Country World Index (ACWI) dropped 9.96% at its monthly low...
Last week I received a text from my best friend’s seven-year-old son, asking if I would contribute to the read-a-thon fundraiser for his school. Considering my love for my friend, her son, and reading, I was more than happy to contribute to a worthy cause. As I...
Global stocks came out of the gates strong, gaining 3.36% in January following impressive back-to-back years that saw them gain 22.20% in 2023 and 17.49% in 2024. This represented a nice rebound from last month that saw the MSCI All Country World Index’s (ACWI)...
As we close the book on 2024 and ring in 2025, one thing is for certain – 2024 was a fabulous year for US stocks, following a similarly strong year in 2023.
This is a comprehensive guide to year-end financial planning opportunities. Use this checklist to make smart moves before we close out the year, and as always work directly with us, your Accountant, or your Attorney to be sure you focus on what is right for your financial circumstances.
Global stocks closed November at a new all-time high as the MSCI All Country World Index’s (ACWI) jumped 3.74% MTD to bring YTD returns to 20.34% so far in 2024.