Economic Insights

Market Matters: This Happens Every Time the Fed Tries to Cut Rates

Watch Joe Tigay and Brian Stutland, co- portfolio managers of a hedged-equity strategy for Catalyst Funds, discuss the direction of the market after Q1, gold, and much more in the latest edition of Market Matters.

Market Matters: A Deep Dive into the Semiconductor Sector and More

Watch Joe Tigay and Brian Stutland, co- portfolio managers of a hedged-equity strategy for Catalyst, discuss the semiconductor industry, upcoming events, and much more in the latest edition of Market Matters.

Market Matters: A Deep Dive into the Semiconductor Sector and More

Watch Joe Tigay and Brian Stutland, co- portfolio managers of a hedged-equity strategy for Catalyst, discuss the semiconductor industry, upcoming events, and much more in the latest edition of Market Matters.

Renewables Are Pushing US Electricity Prices Up

In January last year PJM forecast 1.4% annual demand growth for electricity over the next decade. Two months ago, they raised this to 2.4% over their ten-year planning horizon.

Renewables Are Pushing US Electricity Prices Up

In January last year PJM forecast 1.4% annual demand growth for electricity over the next decade. Two months ago, they raised this to 2.4% over their ten-year planning horizon.

ReSolve Riffs: Unveiling the Future of Active Management and ETFs – Jack Shannon

In this episode, we are joined by Jack Shannon, Senior Analyst at Morningstar, to discuss the dynamics of active equity management, portfolio construction, and the importance of downside protection in long-term investment success. Jack shares his insights on various topics, including:

ReSolve Riffs: Unveiling the Future of Active Management and ETFs – Jack Shannon

In this episode, we are joined by Jack Shannon, Senior Analyst at Morningstar, to discuss the dynamics of active equity management, portfolio construction, and the importance of downside protection in long-term investment success. Jack shares his insights on various topics, including:

Equity Runs While Fixed Income Falters: February 2024 HANDLS Monthly Income Report

Much like the Las Vegas Hotel on the Strip that appears to be right next door, investors are discovering in 2024 that interest rate cuts are farther away than they seem.

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