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July 18, 2022
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Mid-Year Reflections – C.J. Lawrence Market Commentary – July 18, 2022

Stock market performance in the second quarter was negative and pronounced. The major indices accelerated the downtrend started in the first quarter of the year. The S&P 500 Index fell 16.4% in the second quarter putting the Index down 20.6% for the first half of 2022. That is the worst first half p...

June 27, 2022
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Reversal of Fortune? Dr. Copper pointing to lower inflation ahead. – C.J. Lawrence – Market Commentary – June 25, 2022

Markets on Wednesday rejoiced with a nice broad-based rally once the Fed confirmed the 75bps raise to the Fed Funds rate at its regular meeting. Fed Funds now stand at 1.50-1.75%. Even the Swiss National Banksurprised, raising rates by 50bp, a first in 15 years, lifting negative rates from -0.75% to...

June 11, 2022
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C.J. Lawrence Market Commentary – Inflation peaking? Not quite…

Every release of the consumer price index (CPI) is highly anticipated in the current environment, and today was no exception. May’s CPI was a disappointment to investors, including yours truly, who were looking for a continued gradual decline in the headline inflation rate in line with the previ...

May 17, 2022
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C.J. Lawrence Market Commentary – Markets grind lower; travel expenses up 18.6% in April

Despite a nice relief rally going into the weekend, the market continues to grind lower, down 2.4% for the week for the broader S&P500, now down 16% for the year. The Tech-heavy Nasdaq is down 24% for the year (up 29% in 2021). ...

March 18, 2022
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“Oil and Stocks Don’t Mix” Lessons Learned From the Past

A moderation of inflation would certainly be welcome if the Fed is to orchestrate a soft landing in the US Economy and avoid stagflation. One thing we have learned from history, severe oil spikes create interesting entry points for stocks in near term. ...

March 16, 2022
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More Volatility Ahead…

It goes without saying, there is unprecedented pressure on Putin to change course in the coming weeks or risk complete economic collapse and isolation. We remain patient regarding our portfolio positioning. ...

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