Peak Perspectives
Published March 31, 2018 | Market Commentary
General Market Commentary as of March 31, 2018 Global equity markets declined in Q1 with investors unnerved first by concerns about the path of US interest rates and then worries over trade. Global bond markets reflected higher inflation, with most major government bond yields climbing. Equities US equities began the year strongly, boosted by tax…
Published December 31, 2017 | Market Commentary
General Market Commentary as of December 31, 2017 U.S. Stocks continued their climb in the fourth quarter as the tax bill became reality and as generally upbeat economic data gave the green light to the Fed to raise rates again causing a pull back in bonds. Outlook The outlook for stocks remains positive although muted…
Published September 30, 2017 | Market Commentary
General Market Commentary as of September 30, 2017 It’s been a good quarter for global equity markets, with the economic data continuing to point to a healthy global economy. In the US, job vacancies hit the highest level since 2000. In Japan, there are now more jobs available per applicant than at any point since…
Published June 30, 2017 | Market Commentary
General Market Commentary as of June 30, 2017 Stocks continued to climb during the second quarter, as a Fed rate hike, valuation concerns, and a fluid political landscape in the U.S. didn't dent the market. Investors remain overly cautious expecting something disastrous at any moment. The longer investors nervousness continues, the longer this bull market…