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Market Snapshot for February 2024

Please find the next blog in our monthly series that provides a snapshot of the markets and the state of the economy. Economic Overview Market Returns Asset Class Valuations – Rebalancing Rationale Key Risk Factors We Are Watching Disclaimers: The views expressed herein are those of Asset Consulting Group (ACG).

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Cash Management Strategies

Our cash management strategy updates regularly as interest rates move. Today interest rates are volatile, and we expect rate cuts later this year; meaning the highest yielding strategy may not be the same three months from now or even three weeks from now. Below are pros and cons of different

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Market Snapshot for January 2024

Please find the next blog in our monthly series that provides a snapshot of the markets and the state of the economy. Economic Overview Market Returns Asset Class Valuations Key Risk Factors We Are Watching Disclaimers: The views expressed herein are those of Asset Consulting Group (ACG). They are subject

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Is Cash King?

Summary The Federal Reserve raised interest rates 525 bps over the last two years, an abrupt shift from previous zero-interest rate policy Yields above 5% have attracted investors to money market funds as total assets grew ~20% in 2023 to more than $6 trillion While higher cash returns can be

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January 31st FOMC Follow-Up

Rates Economic Conditions The FOMC is next scheduled to meet March 19 – 20, 2024. Disclosures The views expressed herein are those of Asset Consulting Group (ACG). They are subject to change at any time. These views do not necessarily reflect the opinions of any other firm. This report was

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Market Update and Outlook – January 2024

U.S. Economy Non U.S. Economy Market Disclosures The views expressed herein are those of Asset Consulting Group (ACG). They are subject to change at any time. These views do not necessarily reflect the opinions of any other firm. This report was prepared by ACG for you at your request. Although

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Market Snapshot for December 2023

Please find the next blog in our monthly series that provides a snapshot of the markets and the state of the economy. Economic Overview Market Returns Asset Class Valuations Key Risk Factors We Are Watching Disclaimers: The views expressed herein are those of Asset Consulting Group (ACG). They are subject

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December 13th FOMC Follow-Up

Rates Economic Projections The FOMC is next scheduled to meet January 30-31, 2024. Disclosures The views expressed herein are those of Asset Consulting Group (ACG). They are subject to change at any time. These views do not necessarily reflect the opinions of any other firm. This report was prepared by

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Market Snapshot for November 2023

Please find the next blog in our monthly series that provides a snapshot of the markets and the state of the economy. Economic Overview Market Returns Asset Class Valuations Key Risk Factors We Are Watching Disclaimers: The views expressed herein are those of Asset Consulting Group (ACG). They are subject

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Unclaimed Funds?

Many of us still have unclaimed funds held with the government. These funds include things like: By law, if businesses can’t find you, they have to turn that money over to the government. It is estimated that one-in-seven Americans have some unclaimed funds. Ohio and 47 other states partner with

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Is China’s Manufacturing Dominance Coming to an End?

Overview How Did China Become So Dominant? Just-in-time manufacturing was originally developed in Japan to minimize manufacturing costs by ordering components to arrive just before assembly, thereby reducing the need for inventory and warehouse space. China incorporated just-in-time practices into its rapid industrial transformation, quickly becoming the manufacturing hub for

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Market Snapshot for October 2023

Please find the next blog in our monthly series that provides a snapshot of the markets and the state of the economy. Economic Overview Market Returns Asset Class Valuations Key Risk Factors We Are Watching Disclaimers: The views expressed herein are those of Asset Consulting Group (ACG). They are subject

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