Category: Market Commentary
Mar
5
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Money with Murphy – Why Bonds Matter Now
After a rough period for stocks, bonds are proving their value in portfolios once again. While market uncertainty has dragged equities down, the Bloomberg U.S....
Feb
25
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Markets in a Minute: Stock Returns for the Next Decade, Extrapolation Bias, and Opening Day
Stock Returns for the Next Decade, Extrapolation Bias, and Opening Day Key Takeaways The returns for the largest US stocks over the last 10 years...
Feb
11
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Markets in a Minute: Reading Between the Numbers – Corporate Earnings and Investor Sentiment
Reading Between the Numbers: Corporate Earningsand Investor Sentiment Earnings reports for last year’s fourth quarter are rolling in, and overall, they’re shaping up nicely. If...
Jan
28
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Markets in a Minute: Executive Orders, Immigration, and Inflation – Trump’s Policy Remix
Executive Orders, Immigration, and Inflation: Trump’s Policy Remix Donald Trump’s first days in office have brought a dizzying number of executive orders. Many of these...
Jan
22
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Money with Murphy – Eye on Inflation
The year 2024 brought significant shifts in the economy and markets. Inflation eased but remained uneven, with food and energy prices creating challenges for households....
Jan
15
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December Market Commentary
2024 Investment Market Performance The U.S. economy and financial markets demonstrated remarkable resilience in 2024, overcoming higher interest rates, geopolitical tensions, and rising unemployment. Stocks...
Jan
8
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Money with Murphy – A Look Back & A Look Ahead
As we close the books on 2024, the financial markets had a remarkable year. The S&P 500 surged 24% driven by stellar performances in tech...
Dec
20
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November Market Commentary
In November, U.S. stocks surged, with the S&P 500 (1) and Dow Jones (1) recording their best months of the year. Investor optimism surrounding a...
Dec
18
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Money with Murphy – 2024 Year-in-Review
As 2024 winds down, we take a look back at the biggest themes that shaped markets and made headlines this year. From elections and interest...
Dec
10
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Markets in a Minute: Winners and Losers – The Fallout of Assad’s Departure in Syria
Winners and Losers: The Fallout from Assad’s Departure in Syria The unexpected fall of the Assad regime in Syria marks a dramatic shift in the...
