AM Brief – August 22, 2025

August 21, 2025, saw U.S. stock indices close lower amidst a backdrop of caution as markets digest a mix of corporate earnings and economic data. The S&P 500 slipped 0.4% to 6,370.17, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.3%, closing at 44,785.50. The...

US Economy grows 3.1% in 3rd quarter

The U.S. economy continues to showcase resilience. In the third quarter of 2024, GDP growth was revised up to an impressive 3.1%, fueled by robust consumer spending and an uptick in exports. Notable highlights include:• Consumer Spending: Expanded at a 3.7% annual...

Fed Cuts rate by a quarter point

The Federal Reserve’s decision to lower interest rates by a quarter percentage point marks a strategic recalibration in its monetary policy. This third consecutive cut in 2024 brings the rate to a target range of 4.25%-4.5%. While the move aims to balance...
Thoughts on the 10 Year Treasury

Thoughts on the 10 Year Treasury

We have been receiving a lot of questions regarding interest rates and specifically the 10 year treasury. This important rate can affect stock market valuations, mortgage rates, the economy and even global financial markets.  The movement of the 10-year U.S. Treasury...