Market Commentary

January 2023 Market Commentary

Peterborough, NH (January 17, 2023) – Even short-term investors have reason to be optimistic now; this lemonade season is more than half over. The stock markets and global economy tumbled in response to high interest rates, high inflation, and a cryptocurrency collapse while holding on to a still healthy employment picture, especially in the U.S. Thankfully, the global supply chain along with China’s economy is reopening albeit slowly Read more...

May 2022 Market Commentary

Peterborough, NH (May 9, 2022) – Well, we knew it would end at some point, right? Since April of 2020, stock and bond markets have provided solid returns – a steady ride - until just a few months ago and then more dramatically the last two weeks. After years of very low interest rates and stimulus money aplenty to shore up the economy from the pandemic effects, central banks around the world, including our own Federal Reserve, have stopped “easing” and are now aggressively “tightening” the money supply in an effort to restrain inflation. Read more...

September 2021 Market Commentary

Peterborough, NH (September 10, 2021) – Have you noticed that we tend to forget many things and move on? This weekend is the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. As hard as it is, we must pause and remember, for memories are the foundation of culture and identity. We need memorials and reminders like this because it is far too easy for us to forget. Read more...

January 2021 Market Commentary

Peterborough, NH (January 22, 2021) – For obvious reasons, I waited until after January 20th to finish this commentary, and I am glad that I did. Listening to the inaugural poem was not only inspiring, but it also rhymed with my theme this quarter. The poem had a nice balance between looking back and looking ahead. Read more...