In just seven weeks, the market zeitgeist has pivoted from satisfaction and optimism to anxiety and dismay. Suffice it to say, “Inflation + Putin” has been a toxic combination for investors. Stock prices are 10-15% below the record highs that prevailed at the end of 2021. Bond prices have also declined, albeit much less than stocks,…

Strategy Update 2022 As much as we hoped that 2022 would be a return to normalcy, so far this year has presented us with new challenges. For our 2022 Strategy Update, we presented A Balanced Approach – a reminder that during periods of market turbulence, it’s critical to remain steady in our approach. Bartlett team…

Rewards for the Resolute U.S. stocks registered excellent returns for 2021, buoyed by strong growth of corporate profits and dividends.  Most foreign stock markets had solid increases as well, though less vigorous than America. China was a notable exception; the stock market fell more than 20% amid an authoritarian crackdown by the government. More conservative…

September Swoon After months of steady advance, stock prices broadly declined in September, with equity market benchmarks down 3-5% for the month. Notwithstanding this setback, equity indexes are up more than 10% for the year to date, nice progress for patient investors.  Prices of government and corporate bonds also fell in September, though these less…

Halftime Report Continuing economic growth, robust corporate profits, and low interest rates have been a very bullish combination for equity investors. As we write in early July, U.S. stock market benchmarks are near record highs, up more than 10% for the first half of 2021. Foreign stocks have also performed well, despite troubling infection trends…