Jul 1, 2013 | Market Commentary
While the market volatility post-announcement seemed a bit overdone in our view, investors should take notice: the FOMC’s recent statement is a potential game-changing development.
The Specter of Higher Yields
May 1, 2013 | Market Commentary
In this month’s commentary, we will look at historical rising rate environments, consider portfolio implications and discuss what the future could look like.
Volatility Awakens
Apr 1, 2013 | Market Commentary
If so, we would view wider credit spreads as an opportunity to selectively add risk rather than avoid it.
Quantitative Easing is a Market's Best Friend
Mar 1, 2013 | Market Commentary
Like diamonds, QE incites joyous reactions from its respective benefactors and carries the perception, right or wrong, of lasting forever.
The Great Rotation
Feb 1, 2013 | Market Commentary
With the threat of rising longtern yields, analysts fear this may spell impending doom for the bond market; but should fixed-income investors be overly concerned?
A Call to Action
Jan 1, 2013 | Market Commentary
The dawn of a New Year coupled with the expiration of the muchutilized FDIC Transaction Account Guarantee (TAG) Program and pending money fund regulation should serve as a catalyst to prudently optimize the utility of your short-term investments.