Market Commentary Blog
- View from the Observation Deck In today’s discussion, we investigate the catalysts behind the year-to-date (YTD) price returns of five major U.S. equity indices through November 10, 2026. As the […]
- View from the Observation Deck Given the volatility following last week’s midterm elections, we thought a discussion focused on equity market performance following previous midterms would be timely. There have […]
- View from the Observation Deck Many investors are likely aware of the indispensable role dividends have played in the total return of the S&P 500 Index (“Index”) over time, with dividends […]
- View from the Observation Deck Given their non-cyclical nature, defensive sectors may offer better performance than cyclical sectors during periods of heightened volatility. For today’s post (and the previous posts […]
- View from the Observation Deck Investors directing capital into U.S. mutual funds and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) favored passive investing over active management during the 12-month period ended September 30, 2026. […]
First Trust Economics Blog
- Market observations by the research department at First Trust Advisors L.P.
- Three on Thursday includes three charts (each accompanied by a short explanation of its significance) covering economic trends currently in the news. The topics will be wide ranging with the […]
- Summary and analysis of key economic data as it is released.
- The ROI podcast discusses some of the most important questions facing investment professionals today.
- An update on the bond market, leading indicators and the fixed income opportunity set presented in a chart pack that can be shared with clients.
First Trust Investment Insights Blog
- Market observations by the research department at First Trust Advisors L.P.
- Three on Thursday includes three charts (each accompanied by a short explanation of its significance) covering economic trends currently in the news. The topics will be wide ranging with the […]
- Summary and analysis of key economic data as it is released.
- The ROI podcast discusses some of the most important questions facing investment professionals today.
- An update on the bond market, leading indicators and the fixed income opportunity set presented in a chart pack that can be shared with clients.