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Quarterly Commentary, Q4 2016

January 18, 2017
Quarterly Commentary

The most recent economic report showed the U.S. economy advanced faster than initially anticipated, with an annualized 3.5% growth during the third quarter.

Quarterly Commentary, Q3 2016

October 17, 2016
Quarterly Commentary

After several quarters of mixed returns between domestic and international markets, the third quarter provided positive gains in nearly all asset classes.

Quarterly Commentary, Q1 2016

April 15, 2016
Quarterly Commentary

The US economy continues to grow at a moderate pace overall. GDP for the fourth quarter was revised upward to a 1.4% annualized pace from the previously estimated 1%.

Quarterly Commentary, Q4 2015

January 14, 2016
Quarterly Commentary

After almost 10 years of near-zero interest rates, the Fed finally made its long awaited move to raise interest rates. An increase of .25% is a modest takeoff, but shows a...

Despite being plagued with uncertainty and market volatility, the third quarter provided moderate economic growth in retail consumer spending and housing, and an increase in the Consumer Confidence Index. The US labor market had mixed results with the unemployment rate...

Quarterly Commentary, Q2 2015

July 10, 2015
Quarterly Commentary

The US economy continued its bull-market march in the second quarter of the year, despite a minor GDP contraction of 0.2% annualized. The decline was expected and mostly attributed to west coast port closures, lower fuel prices, and a strong dollar. Inflation remained...

Quarterly Commentary, Q1 2015

April 13, 2015
Quarterly Commentary

The US economy lost some momentum, posting GDP growth of 2.2% annualized vs. 5.0% during the previous quarter. Despite the slowdown, the current bull market celebrated its sixth birthday, making it the fourth-longest run of the last 80 years. Consumer spending...