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Financial Market Quarterly Commentary | March 2021
Presented by Bruce Hosler Financial Market Quarterly Highlights, Q1 2021 Despite volatility, domestic and international equity markets finished the quarter with positive results. Rising interest rates, fueled by inflation and growth expectations, were a headwind for fixed income markets. The economic recovery continued, with strong jobs data and rising consumer confidence. Solid Month Caps Positive Quarter U.S. stock markets saw
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Dec
Financial Market Quarterly Commentary | December 2020
Presented by Bruce Hosler Financial Market Quarterly Highlights, Q4 2020 Domestic and international markets finished the month, quarter, and year with positive results. The start of the public vaccination process was a positive development for the coronavirus crisis. Economic data was mixed heading into year-end, but the stimulus bill and public health progress should help support growth moving forward. Strong
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Sep
Financial Market Quarterly Commentary | September 2020
Presented by Bruce Hosler Financial Market Quarterly Highlights, Q3 2020 Markets dropped in September, but they showed solid gains for the quarter. Coronavirus cases increased in September–a sign that risks may rise heading into the fall. Economic data released in September pointed to a slowdown, but continued moderate growth remains likely. Positive Quarter, Despite Rough September Markets dropped early in
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Jun
Financial Market Quarterly Commentary | June 2020
Presented by Bruce Hosler Financial Market Quarterly Highlights, Q2 2020 June was a positive month for global equity markets, contributing to strong quarterly gains. The economy continued to reopen, with confidence figures and consumer spending rebounding strongly. Localized virus outbreaks mean the risks to the recovery and market rally are still out there. Positive June Caps Off Strong Quarter June
