Daily Comment
Daily Comment (May 15, 2025)
by Patrick Fearon-Hernandez, CFA, and Thomas Wash [Posted: 9:30 AM ET] | PDF Good morning! The market is currently focused on analyzing the latest slew of economic data. In sports news, fans are celebrating as the Minnesota Timberwolves secured their spot in the NBA Western Conference Finals. In today’s Comment, we’ll examine the sources of… Read More »
Daily Comment (May 14, 2025)
by Patrick Fearon-Hernandez, CFA, and Thomas Wash [Posted: 9:30 AM ET] | PDF Good morning! Financial markets are still in a good mood following the latest deals from the Trump administration. In sports news, fans are celebrating the Indiana Pacers’ victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers that secured their spot in the Eastern Conference Finals. Today’s… Read More »
Daily Comment (May 13, 2025)
by Patrick Fearon-Hernandez, CFA, and Thomas Wash [Posted: 9:30 AM ET] | PDF Our Comment today opens with an added US concession in the tariff war between Washington and Beijing, which will likely help de-escalate tensions between the two sides. We next review several other international and US developments that could affect the financial markets… Read More »
Daily Comment (May 12, 2025)
by Patrick Fearon-Hernandez, CFA, and Thomas Wash [Posted: 9:30 AM ET] | PDF Our Comment today opens with an overview of the interim US-China trade deal announced earlier today. News of the deal has been reflected in surging values for all manner of risk assets around the world, but we also note a few words… Read More »
Daily Comment (May 9, 2025)
by Patrick Fearon-Hernandez, CFA, and Thomas Wash [Posted: 9:30 AM ET] | PDF Good morning! Markets are digesting the latest trade developments this morning. In sports news, the Edmonton Oilers secured a commanding 2-0 series lead against the Vegas Golden Knights. Today’s Comment will focus on the UK’s positioning in trade negotiations with the US… Read More »
Daily Comment (May 8, 2025)
by Patrick Fearon-Hernandez, CFA, and Thomas Wash [Posted: 9:30 AM ET] | PDF Good morning! Markets are digesting yesterday’s pivotal Fed rate decision, while also keeping an eye on an exciting NBA playoff series where the New York Knicks have surged to a 2-0 lead against the Boston Celtics. In today’s Comment, we’ll analyze the… Read More »
Daily Comment (May 7, 2025)
by Patrick Fearon-Hernandez, CFA, and Thomas Wash [Posted: 9:30 AM ET] | PDF Good morning! The market is digesting the latest trade updates. In sports news, Inter Milan has knocked FC Barcelona out of the Champions League semifinals. Today’s Comment will focus on positive trade developments, ongoing conflicts in the Indo-Pacific and the Middle East,… Read More »
Daily Comment (May 6, 2025)
by Patrick Fearon-Hernandez, CFA, and Thomas Wash [Posted: 9:30 AM ET] | PDF Our Comment today starts with a new report confirming that China’s industrial strategy has not only leaned heavily on unfair trade practices, but it has also helped close China’s technology gap with the US and reduced its dependence on imports. We next… Read More »
Daily Comment (May 5, 2025)
by Patrick Fearon-Hernandez, CFA, and Thomas Wash [Posted: 9:30 AM ET] | PDF Our Comment today opens with the announcement of another big output boost by the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and its Russian-led partners. We next review several other international and US developments with the potential to affect the financial markets… Read More »