Daily Comment
Daily Comment (June 27, 2023)
by Patrick Fearon-Hernandez, CFA, and Thomas Wash [Posted: 9:30 AM EDT] | PDF Our Comment today opens with an update on Russian political stability following the weekend rebellion by Wagner Group mercenaries. We next review a wide range of other international and U.S. developments with the potential to affect the financial markets today, including fresh… Read More »
Daily Comment (June 26, 2023)
by Patrick Fearon-Hernandez, CFA, and Thomas Wash [Posted: 9:30 AM EDT] | PDF Our Comment today opens, understandably, with our observations on the rebellion in Russia over the weekend. We next review a wide range of other international and U.S. developments with the potential to affect the financial markets today, including a sharp drop in… Read More »
Daily Comment (June 23, 2023)
by Patrick Fearon-Hernandez, CFA, and Thomas Wash [Posted: 9:30 AM EDT] | PDF Good morning! Today’s Comment begins with a discussion about the growing hawkishness of central banks in advanced economies. Next, we give our thoughts on the disappointing economic data coming out of Europe. Finally, we’ll explain how the rivalry between the U.S. and… Read More »
Daily Comment (June 22, 2023)
by Patrick Fearon-Hernandez, CFA, and Thomas Wash [Posted: 9:30 AM EDT] | PDF Good morning! Signals of higher rates from central banks are leading to a general risk off day. Interest rates are higher, while equities are generally lower as are commodities. In today’s Comment, we lead off with the central bank news. Next up… Read More »
Daily Comment (June 21, 2023)
by Patrick Fearon-Hernandez, CFA, and Thomas Wash [Posted: 9:30 AM EDT] | PDF Good morning! Today’s Comment begins with our thoughts on investor concerns regarding Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s testimony to Congress later today. Next, we discuss how China may jump start its economy without relying solely on policy stimulus. Lastly, we explain why… Read More »
Daily Comment (June 20, 2023)
by Patrick Fearon-Hernandez, CFA, and Thomas Wash [Posted: 9:30 AM EDT] | PDF Our Comment today opens with many China-related reports, including a recap of U.S. Secretary of State Blinken’s weekend meetings in Beijing with top Chinese officials and a new report that Beijing and Havana are negotiating to establish a joint military training base… Read More »
Daily Comment (June 16, 2023)
by Patrick Fearon-Hernandez, CFA, and Thomas Wash [Posted: 9:30 AM EDT] | PDF Good morning! Today’s Comment begins with a discussion on how the expiration of options contracts may place downward pressure on equities. Next, we explain why equity investors are still not convinced that central banks will not cut rates this year. Lastly, we… Read More »
Daily Comment (June 15, 2023)
by Patrick Fearon-Hernandez, CFA, and Thomas Wash [Posted: 9:30 AM EDT] | PDF Good morning! Today’s Comment begins with a discussion on the Federal Reserve’s latest interest rate decision. Next, we review the latest central bank policies in the eurozone and China. Lastly, we end with why recent developments in the Middle East and Europe… Read More »
Daily Comment (June 14, 2023)
by Patrick Fearon-Hernandez, CFA, and Thomas Wash [Posted: 9:30 AM EDT] | PDF Our Comment today opens with updated oil demand and supply forecasts from the International Energy Agency. We next review a wide range of other international and U.S. developments with the potential to affect the financial markets today, including more signs of faltering… Read More »