July Market Commentary Economic momentum continued in July as second quarter Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth was reported up 6.5% on an annualized basis. While this growth reflects a fast recovery [...]

June Market Commentary U.S. stocks ended the quarter and first half of the year at record highs, posting strong results year-to-date. Bonds for the first half of the year posted moderate [...]

May Market Commentary The strong U.S. stock market took a breather in May, gaining less than one percent for the month. On the other hand, international stocks regained some momentum with nearly a [...]

April Market Commentary Stocks advanced in the low to mid-single digit range in April, leading to strong year-to-date returns in many stock indices. In other words, after four months, U.S. stocks have posted [...]

March Market Commentary The economy came into March roaring like a lion, with the Institute for Supply Management (ISM) reporting an increase in the February Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI), indicating [...]