Notes from the Trading Desk

Notes from the Trading Desk is our bi-monthly commentary that discusses current news and market observations.

March 27, 2023

Though volatility has remained quite elevated, equity markets have moved higher over the last two weeks. This welcomed positive performance came despite very little easing in terms of headwinds coupled with an especially volatile Treasury market.

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March 14, 2023

Normally we start Notes by discussing the market movements of the past few weeks. This week, we are going to change that up just a bit. Instead, we are going to talk about the 800-pound gorilla in the room – banks. In the past week, the 128th, 16th, and then the 29th largest banks (according to the Federal Reserve’s year end list of commercial bank assets) have all shuttered their doors.

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November 28, 2022

This time of the year is often marked by reflection and thankfulness. Personally, I find myself thankful for having food on the table while surrounded by loved ones. It’s a wonderful thing, sitting around a table with those that we care for.

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September 25, 2022

September has been a rollercoaster for stocks. Yet despite that, the S&P 500 has somehow only fallen half a percent through the 14th. After falling nearly 10% from August 16th to September 6th, the S&P put on its rally cap, climbing more than 5% in just four trading sessions.

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September 14, 2022

September has been a rollercoaster for stocks. Yet despite that, the S&P 500 has somehow only fallen half a percent through the 14th. After falling nearly 10% from August 16th to September 6th, the S&P put on its rally cap, climbing more than 5% in just four trading sessions.

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August 22, 2022

U.S. Equities moved lower last week which brought an end to the S&P 500’s four-week winning streak. Small cap stocks fared the worst as the Russell 2000 lost nearly 3%. Tech was not much better than that with the Nasdaq sliding 2.6%.

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