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Global Market Commentary October 2021
Global Equities traded at all-time highs this month; the MSCI All-Country World Index gained 5.10% in October to bring returns to 16.79% so far in 2021. U.S. large-cap stocks drove returns as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 finished out October at all-time highs,...
Charitable Giving Strategies: How to Give Money Away with Intention
Perigon is hosting our next Women's Conversation Circle, and we would love to have you join us. BY: Rachel Elson, Mary Ballin and Andrea HamiltonDate: Wednesday, November 17, 2021Where: Online via Zoom – we'll send out a conference link the week of the circleTime:...
Global Market Commentary September 2021
Global Equities fell -4.13% in September as rising rates, inflation fears and concerns about the Chinese property market shook investors. After a rough month, the MSCI All Country World Index (AWCI) slipped -1.05% during the quarter but remains up 11.12% YTD. In the...
Women’s Circle Roundup – More Mindful Spending
By Andrea Hamilton, Mary Ballin, and Rachel ElsonA wide-ranging conversation yields some smart ideas for putting guidelines in place.We all know there are more ways to spend our money, and demands on us to do so. But figuring out how to make good saving and spending...
Global Market Commentary August 2021
Global Equities gained 2.50% to finish August at their all-time high and to bring YTD returns to 15.91%. In the US, the S&P 500 Index notched its 53rd record close in August, clinching its highest number of records in a calendar year. The US Large Cap stock...
Saving and Spending Policies: How to Set Rules in Advance to Help Make Better Decisions in the Moment
Perigon is hosting our next Women’s Conversation Circles session, and we would love to have you join us. Date: Wednesday, September 8 at 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. Pacific Time. RSVP: conversationcircles@perigonwealth.com
Global Market Commentary July 2021
Global Equities advanced 0.69% in July to bring YTD gains to 13.08%. US stocks comprise more than 58% of the MSCI ACWI (All Country World Index), and the S&P 500 climbed 2.27% in July to mark its sixth straight monthly gain –its longest win streak since 2018....
Global Market Commentary June 2021
Global equities rose 1.36% in June to bring Q2 and YTD returns to 7.39% and 12.30% respectively. The U.S. comprises more than 58% of the MSCI ACWI All Country World Index ( ACWI), and the S&P 500 finished the first half of the year by notching its 33nd record...
Considering Our Solo Future – From a Place of Strength
By Andrea HamiltonWe hosted a fascinating Women’s Conversation Circle last week, with a diverse group of women tackling the subject of solo aging.If you're a woman in the United States, there's a good chance you'll be on your own in your later years. Women who are...
Global Market Commentary May 2021
Global Equities finished May 2021 at an all-time high, as the MSCI ACWI (All Country World Index) gained 1.56% this month to bring YTD returns to 10.84%. In the US, the rapidly expanding economy continued to gain steam, yet markets traded mixed in the wake of more...
An Invitation to Perigon’s Women’s Conversation Circles
Join us at the next Women's Conversation Circle, we would love to have you with us.Date: Thursday, June 10 at 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. Pacific TimeRSVP: conversationcircles@perigonwealth.comWhere: Zoom - we'll send out a conference link earlier in the week.If you’re a woman...
Global Market Commentary April 2021
Global Equities reached an all-time high on April 29th, and the MSCI ACWI (All Country World Index) finished April up 4.37% to bring YTD returns to 9.14% in 2021. The S&P 500 posted notched its fourth consecutive positive month and its best monthly return since...