by David Morrison | Sep 16, 2021 | Economics & Capital Markets, Peloton Updates |
“Tapering is tightening” is a common saying on Wall Street describing the Federal Reserve’s anticipated reduction in its stimulus program and rising interest rates. In response to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Federal Reserve initiated several broad actions to limit the...
by Steve Carr | Feb 17, 2021 | Economics & Capital Markets, Peloton Updates |
Investing in a Low-Yield Environment The graph to the right traces the yield of the 10 Year U.S. Treasury Note since 1962. The causes for the long-term downward trend since 1981 are well-known: the Volcker Fed breaking inflation and, for the last 12 years, persistent...
by David Morrison | Sep 15, 2020 | Economics & Capital Markets, Peloton Updates |
The race for the White House and control of Congress will be determined in less than 50 days. As election polls tighten, President Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden will battle for the 270 of the 538 Electoral College votes needed to be elected. As for the...
by Steve Carr | Aug 14, 2020 | Economics & Capital Markets, Peloton Updates |
Legendary value investor Warren Buffett has always been an active manager – buying stocks of individual companies. However, during Berkshire Hathaway’s 2020 annual meeting, he reiterated advice he has offered in prior years: “For most people, the best thing to do is...
by Steve Carr | Aug 14, 2020 | Economics & Capital Markets, Peloton Updates |
Background As of July 31, 2020, the Standard and Poor’s 500 Total Return Index® (including dividends) was up 2.49% year-to-date. Given the speed and depth of the drop to the March 23 low, it might seem like a minor miracle that we have positive return year-to-date at...
by David Morrison | May 6, 2020 | Economics & Capital Markets, Peloton Updates |
Commonly referred to as the Fed Beige Book, the United States Federal Reserve Board publishes a report, Summary of Commentary on Current Economic Conditions, eight times per year. Each report is a gathering of anecdotal information on current regional economic...
