Market Commentary
Mid-Year Review and Market Commentary July 2022
Forgive us our dentist friends but sometimes “bear” stock markets remind me of trips to the dentist. They are necessary, they are sometimes painful, and one is generally glad when they are over. Unlike dentist visits, bear markets...
June 2022 Market Commentary: It Could Have Been Worse
Contemplating the positives and negatives of the U.S. economy brings up the famous Dickens’ opening line: It was the best of times; it was the worst of times. We are now approaching the mid-point of what is proving to be a challenging...
April 2022 Market Commentary: Negative, Positive, and Technical Factors
Most investors seem aware of the numerous negative factors: restrictive monetary policy with several 0.50% interest rate increases by the Federal Reserve Board (FRB) starting next month, mortgage rates now up to 5.25% reducing the...
The Big Interview with Buck Klintworth on Money Life with Chuck Jaffe
Buck Klintworth, Senior Vice President and Portfolio Manager at Chase Investment Counsel was recently interviewed on Money Life with Chuck Jaffe. Buck discussed both fundamentals and technicals of the market. Are the fundamentals putting...
March 2022 Market Commentary: It Could Have Been Worse
Five words probably best sum up equity market results in the United States at least in Q1 22: “It could have been worse!” After a strong 2021, markets fell sharply in January and February, but recovered strongly in March. The recovery was...
Webinar Replay: Chase Investment Counsel First Quarter 2022 Market Update Webinar
Are concerns over the war, high oil prices, and inflation keeping you awake at night? The team from Chase Investment Counsel held their first quarter of 2022 sharing an update on the stock market, how that is driving portfolio strategies...
Chase Investment Counsel First Quarter 2022 Market Update Webinar
March 29th at 2:00 PM EST Are concerns over the war, high oil prices, and inflation keeping you awake at night? Join the team from Chase Investment Counsel for a first quarter 2022 update on the stock market, how that is driving portfolio...
February 2022 Market Commentary: Game Changer – The Russian Invasion of Ukraine
Like a lot of phrases in investing, “game changer,” is overused. Not this time. The invasion of Ukraine by Russia is a game changer, a tragic event unlike anything investors have seen in decades. We are possibly seeing the end of Ukraine...
Market Commentary February 2022: Uncertainties, Shortages and Inflation
Most investors are aware of the numerous negatives and uncertainties that are impacting the stock market. The annual inflation rate was 7% in December. The Federal Reserve is expected to raise short term interest rates by 0.25% quarterly...