Category: Market commentary

The economy and earnings — still growing amid uncertainty

October 4, 2021 9:00 am Published by Eugene Yashin <p>Delta fear factor, inflation concerns, the Fed’s tapering make investors rely on mega-cap growers, but the projections from the broader market stay positive.</p>

Economy in for a slower recovery due to Delta peak and inflation

September 1, 2021 1:51 pm Published by Eugene Yashin <p>Employment, industrial production, and factory usage are strengthening. Yet the Delta variant's impact on growth and inflation could be larger than expected.</p>

Tech and Communications outperform amid the Delta wave

August 2, 2021 3:29 pm Published by Eugene Yashin <p>Despite the growth bounce there're concerns around the Delta wave impacting the market and Tech serves as a safety resort against potentially slower economy.</p>

Stocks reach highs again. What comes next?

June 28, 2021 5:24 pm Published by Eugene Yashin <p>GDP is on target to grow above 6% with gains in exports, a decline in jobless filings, a rebound in consumer sentiment, and rising industrial production.</p>

US economy on a firm footing

June 1, 2021 2:15 pm Published by Eugene Yashin <p>Declines in jobless filings, stability in retail sales, gains in production. How does the US economy recovery affect stock market and portfolio management?</p>

Stocks touch record highs in April as the economy rebounds

May 3, 2021 1:20 pm Published by Eugene Yashin <p>Amid earnings season, a critical question now is whether the entirety of the economic recovery has already been discounted in the stock and bond markets.</p>

Market leadership changes as opportunities for investors

April 1, 2021 1:02 pm Published by Eugene Yashin <p>With economic growth projections and huge liquidity we expect inflation to kick in. Read how we adjust our postures to address the changing environment.</p>

Great news on vaccines

March 1, 2021 2:38 pm Published by Eugene Yashin <p>The vaccination results suggest efficacy of conventional public health measures. Read how great news on vaccines supports markets and limits downside risk.</p>

Market rotation impacts returns

February 1, 2021 3:30 pm Published by Eugene Yashin <p>Eugene Yashin highlights the strong performance of smaller stocks, value stocks and indicates sector opportunities for investors with a long-term perspective.</p>

What does the COVID relief package mean for investors?

January 1, 2021 2:17 pm Published by Eugene Yashin <p>Eugene Yashin on how the $900bn COVID relief package combined with the Fed commitment to long-run monetary policy should support the markets going forward.</p>