February 2024 Market Thoughts

Brad McMillan, Commonwealth’s CIO, recaps February’s market and economic news. Stocks performed well in February, with most markets up in the low- to mid-single digits. The Nasdaq and emerging markets did especially well, but fixed income declined as interest rates...
Market Update: January 2024

Market Update: January 2024

Quick Hits Positive Start to the Year Mixed Month for Bonds Economic Growth Continues Update from the Fed Risks to Monitor  Solid Foundations for the New Year Positive Start to the Year  It was a solid start to the new year for markets, with all three major U.S....
June 2020 Market Update

June 2020 Market Update

Brad McMillan, Commonwealth’s CIO, recaps the market and economic news for May. Last month, we saw real progress in the Coronavirus, which allowed the economy to begin reopening. Hundreds of thousands returned to work, people began to shop again, and confidence...