Market Commentary Blog
- View from the Observation Deck Like many of you, we have been closely watching the economic impact of changing policy rates (real or implied) in the U.S. over the past […]
- View from the Observation Deck Today's blog post features the cumulative total returns of five major equity indices (three domestic and two foreign) since the start of 2000. We chose […]
- View from the Observation DeckDividend payments have been a key characteristic of most of the companies that comprise the S&P 500 Index (“Index”) for decades. In fact, as of 12/31/24, […]
- View from the Observation Deck We are often asked what our favorite sectors are. Sometimes the answer is more evident than at other times, and often it only makes sense […]
- View from the Observation Deck In a previous post (click here), we noted that Jerome Powell’s commentary to the Financial Services Committee on 7/9/24 appeared to have set the stage […]
First Trust Economics Blog
- Market observations by the research department at First Trust Advisors L.P.
- Key economic and market indicators as well as sector and index performance.
- Analysis by the research department at First Trust Advisors L.P. of each week's market activity.
- High level commentary on the U.S. equity market, as well as quick points on U.S. sectors and international markets.
- A review of market trends driving performance in alternative investments
First Trust Investment Insights Blog
- Market observations by the research department at First Trust Advisors L.P.
- Key economic and market indicators as well as sector and index performance.
- Analysis by the research department at First Trust Advisors L.P. of each week's market activity.
- High level commentary on the U.S. equity market, as well as quick points on U.S. sectors and international markets.
- A review of market trends driving performance in alternative investments