November 2023 Market Thoughts

November 2023 Market Thoughts

Brad McMillan, Commonwealth’s CIO, recaps October’s market and economic news. U.S. indices were down for the third consecutive month, with the Nasdaq doing the worst. International markets also pulled back, and fixed income was down. Despite the market performance,...
October 2023 Market Update

October 2023 Market Update

Quick Hits Tricks Not Treats for Markets in October Fixed Income Falls  Economy Grows but Shows Signs of Slowing Housing Continues to Slow  Risks to Monitor  Outlook Broadly Positive  Tricks Not Treats for Markets in October Equity markets continued to...
Making the Case for Bonds

Making the Case for Bonds

What a difference a couple of years makes. At the end of 2021, interest rates were at rock bottom, and banks offered savers little more than crumbs. Fast forward to today, and the Federal Reserve has lifted interest rates north of 5%. Interest rates on savings...