The Art of Understanding
Up or down, an undercurrent of uncertainty runs through the markets and current life; yet, we need to make decisions, and we need to be able to move forward.
Faith and Doubt in Equal Measure
Up or down, an undercurrent of uncertainty runs through the markets and current life. Yet, we need to make decisions, and we need to be able to move forward. Both Optimism and caution guide us as we engage in our work toward long-term growth.
Public Health vs. The Economy
A commitment of citizens to protect themselves and one another by wearing masks will also support economic growth.
A Curiosity Manifesto
A thin wedge of curiosity can open up mental and emotional space for positive change.
An Independence Day for All
We believe in a future that embraces the ideals of freedom, opportunity and strength in diversity, a future in which Juneteenth is just as important as July 4th.
Between a Rock and a Hard Screen
We are social animals, and we need connection with one another. The majority of our opportunities for physical connection have been cut off.
Everyone Versus Racism
We can all be part of a new normal that’s grounded in justice, as a community, with one another and not apart from one another.
The Privilege of Debt
Broader availability of capital is an important beginning in reducing the skewed distribution of economic opportunities and benefits.
Priced for Perfection
What is behind the dramatic disconnect between equity prices and current headlines?
A Tale of Two Economies
Vacillation between extremes isn’t a new phenomenon in investing. It's a tale of two economies where positive and negative indicators are at play simultaneously.
In Transit to a Better Urban Economy
Cities everywhere are reimagining their urban design and transit options. Long-held assumptions over how we traverse the landscape will continue to change – perhaps leading to a better urban economy.
An Uncertain Journey
The path forward for economic activity is fraught with uncertainty but it will yield new opportunities for work, and a new landscape for our future.
Let’s Widen Our Gaze
Many of us are beginning to shake off the information fatigue dominating our lives and directing our attention toward opportunities to imagine our 'next normal' and what the path to our future will look like.
The Mask is the Message
And just like that, face masks are the new etiquette. Wearing a mask keeps us safer, and also signals to strangers that we are willing to keep them safe, too.
Rediscovering Value
Investors need to have clear data in order to make decisions about value, but simply don’t have enough right now.
Grief, Hindsight, and Hope
Though much remains uncertain in our current health and financial crisis, we see that hope and grief co-exist as we encourage our clients to look to the horizon for calm.
One Step Forward
Are we out of the woods yet? While we remain thoroughly optimistic about the longer term, we continue to counsel patience and careful and incremental action in portfolios as the markets are likely to remain volatile.
Living the Dream?
Our daily routines and rituals are a reflection of how we are learning to cope. We consider how daily routines and respecting boundaries help us find a sense of normalcy in a world that is out of balance.
The Many-Minded Market
Q1 2020 Market Commentary
Our world is moving at breakneck speed as we ramp up the production of essential items, medical equipment, and vaccines to tackle the current health crisis. The financial markets fluctuate like a roller-coaster in time with the news cycle as they try to respond to each new development.
Giving in the Time of Coronavirus
During times of crisis, there is an innately universal desire to help others in ways both big and small. This week’s Monday Moments looks at options for giving back in your community and offers thoughts on how you too can make a difference.