A new market update from Chief Market Strategist Troy Gayeski

Our research team offers guideposts for equity investors.

The Fed liftoff took place as market drivers compete. This week’s chart looks at two as investors manage through an uncertain environment.

January’s volatility spilled into February with most major asset classes posting another monthly decline. Continuing concerns over inflation, interest rate volatility and the impending Fed tightening cycle weighed on markets to start the month before focus shifted squarely to geopolitical tensions.

Amid another record CPI print, this week’s chart looks at the S&P 500 and the Agg’s historical returns during periods of elevated inflation.

Chief U.S. Economist Lara Rhame reflects on Q1 so far.

Treasury yields see significant daily swings. This week’s chart looks at what they could be saying about the forward-looking investment environment.

We chat with FS Thrive partner BizEquity on the benefits of accurate, accessible business valuation for business owners and their financial advisors.