10 Thoughts on Markets, the Middle East, and the Iran Conflict The U.S./Iran conflict is top of mind, but remember that, historically, major geopolitical events rarely disrupt bull markets. We may see increased volatility and a move toward risk-off assets near term, but we think the impact …
In the latest Take 5, Ryan Detrick, Chief Market Strategist, and Sonu Varghese, Chief Macro Strategist, break down what could happen if the U.S. were to strike Iran and how markets may respond. Ryan and Sonu discuss the potential impact on oil prices, inflation, interest rates, and affordab …
It’s February, so it’s officially tax season! One of the most common client questions heard by tax preparers is, “So, what do you need from me?” The short answer to that question is, often, “Everything.” But that isn’t helpful, nor is it entirely true. And this year, thanks to the passage …
The S&P 500 climbed more than 1% in a holiday-shortened week despite rising worries that the US could strike Iran at any moment. Yes, the stock market has held up surprisingly well, but the real action has been in the oil markets, with crude oil recently up over $70/barrel. By no means …
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In the latest Take 5, Ryan Detrick, Chief Market Strategist, and Sonu Varghese, Chief Macro Strategist, dig into growing concerns that artificial intelligence could replace jobs across the economy. Despite eye-catching headlines and stock market swings in certain industries, the broader lab …
Here we are on February 17 and the S&P 500 is almost exactly flat for the year (as of Friday) after falling a little over 1% last week. This doesn’t worry us. We’ve noted that February has a history of being a banana peel month and many other areas of the market have held up …
