Commentary

A Pause That Refreshes?

A Pause That Refreshes?

After nonstop negative policy actions or threats to the economy, President Trump eased back on two major initiatives last week, providing relief to beleaguered bond and stock markets.

An Attempt to Define the Current State of Play

An Attempt to Define the Current State of Play

Investors and businesses came into this year with misplaced optimism that President Trump would promote pro-growth policies and fuel higher risk asset prices. In a matter of months, Trump has instead effectively sidelined the U.S. exceptionalism theme, triggered a significant stock market correction, severely impaired what was a strong U.S. economy, and is approaching the brink of a “crisis of confidence.”

Bob Doll’s Special Market Commentary

Bob Doll’s Special Market Commentary

In this brief market update, Bob Doll weighs in on the dramatic market volatility and discusses the causes of the decline—uncertainty, tariffs, and overvaluation. He covers these topics more deeply in his newest white paper: Crossroads or Crosshairs? Check it out on our Thought Leadership page.