by Luke Demjen, CFA | Oct 9, 2026 | Market Updates
Overview Introduction September brought an end to the third quarter, and saw the continuation of it’s themes, geopolitical tensions and monetary policy tightening. Central banks on both ends of the Atlantic tightened. The European Central Bank raised its three key...
by Luke Demjen, CFA | Sep 8, 2026 | Market Updates
Overview Globally, stocks entered August with a steady tone, supported by ongoing economic resilience and healthy corporate earnings. US equites rebounded at the beginning of the month and held steady, as the second quarter earnings season concluded with a strong...
by Luke Demjen, CFA | Aug 6, 2026 | Market Updates
Overview July began with a resurgence of tensions between Iran and the US. The June ceasefire started to show cracks at the beginning of the month. Iran attacked commercial vessels on the 7th, with an immediate US counterattack. The conflict continued to escalate,...
by Luke Demjen, CFA | Jul 13, 2026 | Market Updates
Overview The markets held steady in June as signs of a potential U.S.–Iran resolution progressed with a memorandum of understanding being signed on the 17th, which established a 14 point framework and began a 60 day negotiation toward a permanent peace settlement....
by Luke Demjen, CFA | Jun 8, 2026 | Market Updates
Overview Market sentiment in May extended April’s optimism, as investors responded positively to signs of easing geopolitical tensions. While negotiations between the United States and Iran are still ongoing as of month-end, there looks to be an increasing chance of...
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