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Overview No Shortage of Recent Headlines Post Global Financial Crisis, capital markets experienced a prolonged period of historically low interest rates, low inflation, and muted volatility. Over the past two years we have written about numerous events that have been the source of near constant headlines and increased market volatility:

Rates Economic Conditions The FOMC is next scheduled to meet September 19 – 20, 2023. 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

Please find the next blog in our market update and outlook series. Disclaimers: The views expressed herein are those of Asset Consulting Group (ACG). They are subject to change at any time. This report was prepared by ACG for you at your request. Although the information presented herein has been

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

Stocks and bonds were mostly lower in May, although strong returns from large cap tech allowed the S&P 500 to reach a modestly positive return

Year-to-date returns remain solid in most indices, a result that may come as a surprise to many investors given prevailing economic headwinds

On the domestic front, the Fed is still fighting inflation while also trying to provide adequate liquidity to maintain stability in the financial system

Some cracks started to appear with recent bank failures, but bank deposit outflows have stabilized and the crisis appears to be contained

US GDP grew at a rate of 1.3% in the first quarter, a sharp slowdown from the 2.6% rate in the fourth quarter of 2022

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

Rates Economic Projections The FOMC is next scheduled to meet July 25 – 26, 2023. 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

Overview Bank Failures, the Fed, and Inflation Recent events involving Silicon Valley Bank, Signature Bank, and First Republic Bank have altered investors’ outlook on the possibility of an economic recession, shifting it from a no landing scenario to a more cautious expectation of a soft or hard landing. These failures

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

Rates Economic Projections The FOMC is next scheduled to meet June 13-14, 2023. 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