Commodity & Infrastructure Insights

Art of the Tariff

Yesterday’s White House announcement that newly imposed tariffs on Chinese goods would be delayed three months sent stocks higher. The trade dispute hasn’t hurt...

Equities Aren’t the Only Wild Market

The markets have been whipsawing at break-neck speeds over the past two weeks, and the chaos is not isolated to equities. We viewed other sectors for comparison, and thought the findings may be of interest to others.

Equities Aren’t the Only Wild Market

The markets have been whipsawing at break-neck speeds over the past two weeks, and the chaos is not isolated to equities. We viewed other sectors for comparison, and thought the findings may be of interest to others.

Pipeline Earnings Confirm Positive Trends

Energy remains probably the least loved of the S&P500’s 11 sectors. Over-investing in new projects has turned off many investors, who would like to...

Pipeline Earnings Confirm Positive Trends

Energy remains probably the least loved of the S&P500’s 11 sectors. Over-investing in new projects has turned off many investors, who would like to...

Stocks Offer Bond Investors an Opening

The Federal Open Market Committee probably feels pretty good about last week’s decision to cut rates. We noted the multiple macro issues confronting decision...

Stocks Offer Bond Investors an Opening

The Federal Open Market Committee probably feels pretty good about last week’s decision to cut rates. We noted the multiple macro issues confronting decision...

Fed Ponders Multiple Uncertainties

If not today, then within a few weeks the Federal Reserve is likely to acquiesce to President Trump’s call for lower rates. Ten year...

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