Markets take a victory lap after dovish Fed outlook… US stocks surged over the past week in the wake of a December Fed meeting that projected a surprisingly dovish tone with markets concluding the fight against inflation is largely over. While Chair Powell and other officials had repeatedly and steadfastly pointed to the dangers of...Read More

Higher-for-Longer… To date, 2023 has been a year marked by a series of crises and varied uncertainties in both the economy and in the markets. The year started with large-scale tech layoffs and the first quarter closed amidst a banking crisis as several large US banks failed in succession. Concerns about persistently high core inflation...Read More

Dumaine Investments Weekly Market Update – November 1, 2023 – After a brief rally at the start of October, US stocks traded lower over the second half of the month as elevated interest rates, mixed earnings, and heightened tensions in the Middle East took a toll on markets. The S&P 500 posted its worst October...Read More

Dumaine Investments Weekly Market Update – October 24, 2023 • US stocks traded down over the last week amid an environment of rising long-term rates, mixed earnings results, and an escalating conflict in the Middle East. The 10-year Treasury yield almost hit 5.0% Monday before retreating to 4.9% later in the day. On the macroeconomic...Read More

Dumaine Investments Weekly Market Update – October 17, 2023 • US stocks have traded flat over the past week as investors digest a host of new earnings and economic data, as well as attempt to assess the implications of the conflict in the Middle East. Markets moved down modestly after last week’s CPI reading came...Read More

Dumaine Investments Weekly Market Update – October 3, 2023 • US stocks continued to trade lower over the past week amid growing concerns about rates staying higher for longer, inflated tech stock valuations, and a decidedly mixed global economic picture. While a last-minute stopgap measure over the weekend prevented an imminent government shutdown, there remains...Read More

Dumaine Investments Weekly Market Update – September 26, 2023 • US stocks traded down nearly 4% over the past week as the September market selloff accelerated. Appetite for equities appears to be subsiding after a 20% rally this year fueled by artificial intelligence euphoria. Behind the recent wave of pessimism is the resolve by the...Read More

Dumaine Investments Weekly Market Update – September 20, 2023 • US stocks extended their September pullback over the past week, as markets remain concerned about inflationary pressures, productivity, and workers’ strikes. The Fed chose not to raise interest rates at the September meeting on Wednesday—keeping borrowing costs in a range of 5.25-5.50%. • Chair Powell...Read More

Dumaine Investments Weekly Market Update – September 13, 2023 • After beginning September with a renewed pullback on concerns about rising yields and oil prices, US stocks have traded flat over the past week. With earnings season finished and little of consequence in terms of major news items, Wednesday’s inflation report took center stage. Headline...Read More

Dumaine Investments Weekly Market Update – September 6, 2023 • Having finished August with a slight rally on optimism about a Fed pause, US stocks resumed their pullback in the first week of September. Rising Treasury yields, a strong dollar, and an extended rally in crude oil prices have continued to serve as headwinds to...Read More