Research & News
Daily Comment (February 26, 2025)
by Patrick Fearon-Hernandez, CFA, and Thomas Wash [Posted: 9:30 AM ET] | PDF Good morning! Markets are closely watching the Republican budget bill, as the likelihood of extended tax cuts grows. In sports news, Alex Ovechkin made history by scoring 30 goals in a season for the 19th consecutive year, setting a new NHL record.… Read More »
Daily Comment (February 25, 2025)
by Patrick Fearon-Hernandez, CFA, and Thomas Wash [Posted: 9:30 AM ET] | PDF Our Comment today opens with more evidence of the Trump administration’s revolutionary realignment of US foreign policy, which could have big implications for the US economy and financial markets over the longer term. We next review several other international and US developments… Read More »
Bi-Weekly Geopolitical Report – Sanctions as an Investment Risk (February 24, 2025)
by Patrick Fearon-Hernandez, CFA | PDF In the last two decades, the United States has dramatically increased its use of international economic and financial sanctions to stop or deter behaviors at odds with US national security or foreign policy. The Treasury Department has estimated that the US had such sanctions on over 9,400 individuals, entities,… Read More »
Daily Comment (February 24, 2025)
by Patrick Fearon-Hernandez, CFA, and Thomas Wash [Posted: 9:30 AM ET] | PDF Our Comment today opens with yesterday’s parliamentary elections in Germany, which will make center-right politician Friedrich Merz the country’s new chancellor. We next review several other international and US developments with the potential to affect the financial markets today, including a US… Read More »
Daily Comment (February 21, 2025)
by Patrick Fearon-Hernandez, CFA, and Thomas Wash [Posted: 9:30 AM ET] | PDF Good morning! The market is on hold as investors await the release of US PMI data, which will provide insight into the strength of the economy. In sports news, Canada secured a victory over the US in the 4 Nations Face-Off. Today’s… Read More »
Daily Comment (February 20, 2025)
by Patrick Fearon-Hernandez, CFA, and Thomas Wash [Posted: 9:30 AM ET] | PDF Good morning! The market is currently digesting the latest comments from President Trump regarding China. In sports news, reigning champions Real Madrid secured a dominant victory over Manchester City in the UEFA Champions League playoffs. Today’s Comment will cover our insights on… Read More »
Daily Comment (February 19, 2025)
by Patrick Fearon-Hernandez, CFA, and Thomas Wash [Posted: 9:30 AM ET] | PDF Good morning! Markets are weighing the threat of new tariffs. In sports news, Bayern Munich secured a Champions League playoff spot with a dramatic last-minute goal. Today’s Comment covers the latest tariff developments, updates on the Ukraine-Russia peace talks, and other key… Read More »
Daily Comment (February 18, 2025)
by Patrick Fearon-Hernandez, CFA, and Thomas Wash [Posted: 9:30 AM ET] | PDF Our Comment today opens with a recap of the big diplomatic meetings on the Russia-Ukraine war that have taken place over the last two days. We next review several other international and US developments with the potential to affect the financial markets… Read More »