Market Updates
July 2022 Market Update
In this July market update, Caleb Tucker, CFA®, Director of Portfolio Strategy, reviews inflation as it continues to be a top concern for the markets, corporations, and the Federal Reserve.…
Read More2022 Mid Year Market Check-In
In this mid year market check-in, Caleb Tucker, CFA®, Director of Portfolio Strategy, reviews the performance of equities and bonds, as well as discuss Merit’s views on recent economic data…
Read MoreMay 2022 Market Update
We continue to see significant volatility in both equity and fixed income markets. Recent talking points haven’t changed much, with the significant shift in global monetary policy the primary driver…
Read MoreMarket Update: Year-to-Date Market Volatility
Written by: Caleb Tucker, CFA®, Director of Portfolio Strategy Market volatility has persisted throughout the first part of this year, with inflation and concerns about the path ahead for the…
Read MoreApril 2022 Market Update
We continue to closely monitor the situation in Ukraine and hope for positive developments in ceasefire talks. While we await further developments from Ukraine, domestic markets have shifted focus to…
Read MoreMarch 2022 Market Update
Top of mind right now is the ongoing situation in Ukraine, as the invasion of Ukraine by Russia has already brought about significant changes to the geopolitical and market landscape. Energy and…
Read MoreFebruary 2022 Market Update
We expect inflation and the Federal Reserve’s policy response to inflation to be key drivers of equity and fixed income market performance throughout this year. We have taken steps to…
Read MoreJanuary 2022 Market Update
We are closely monitoring the current market volatility, much of which occurred after the recording of our market update. Here are some of our most up to date thoughts on…
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