As we approach the year’s final weeks, we want to share our thoughts on the current market landscape and recent positive developments. What Has Happened? In early November, optimism surfaced around the likelihood that central banks, including the U.S. Federal Reserve (Fed), were finally getting ready to end a historical period of interest rate increases. | Read More +
Our Thinking
Sage Insights: A Month of Optimism
November was a strong month for stocks and bonds. During the bumpy period from August through October, we consistently emphasized the importance of remaining patient and disciplined. This position was rewarded last month as major market indices bounced back sharply, and we enjoyed the best month of performance thus far in 2023. In this edition | Read More +
Sage Insights: Market Observations Through Uncertain Times
October was a challenging month economically and geopolitically. Before we unpack what it meant for investors, we want to acknowledge a deep pain from the devastating Hamas terror attacks of October 7th in Israel and the ongoing concerns unfolding in the Middle East. The violence and distress have had a profound impact, not only in | Read More +
Sage Insights: Market Observations Following a Rocky Month and Quarter
Heading into the year, most economists forecast that the labor market would need to weaken for inflation to fall, pushing the economy into a recession. Yet, as we sit here today, inflation is heading in the right direction, albeit slowly, and the unemployment rate is just above 50-year lows. At the same time, this economic | Read More +
Sage Recognized By Leading Financial Journals
We are proud and honored to share that Sage has received special recognition over the past several months from Barron’s, CNBC, and Philadelphia Business Journal. Barron’s recognized us as one of the nation’s best wealth managers of 2022 March. CNBC ranked us #22 in the country and #1 in Pennsylvania in its Top 100 Financial | Read More +
Sage Insights: Market Observations As Summer Ends
Most major asset classes posted positive returns during the year’s first seven months, and investors enjoyed a respite. This momentum eased, however, in August as higher interest rates prompted concerns about the economy’s health. In this edition of Insights, we take a closer look at recent market performance and discuss the concerns in the market, | Read More +
Sage Insights: A Mid-Summer Look at the Markets, Inflation & Earnings Season
July was a continuation of the markets’ positive trajectory during the first half of the year. Financial markets extended their 2023 ascent last month, supported by inflation easing to the slowest year-over-year rate in more than two years. While the Federal Reserve raised rates to the highest level in 22 years, strong consumer confidence and | Read More +
Sage Insights: Getting Back on Track in 2023
Late last year, when we sat down to write the Sage 2023 Investment Outlook, we reflected on a year that tested investors’ resilience, patience, and focus. At that time, we anticipated that financial market conditions would normalize in 2023, albeit against a harsher economic backdrop. Indeed, in the first half of this year, we have | Read More +
Sage Insights: Take It To the Limit
Negotiators from both political parties pushed debt ceiling brinkmanship to the limit yet again. This topic seems to emerge every few years, and this year raised the possibility that the U.S. could default on its outstanding debt. Fortunately, a resolution was agreed upon over the long Memorial Day weekend to raise the U.S. debt limit | Read More +
Our Perspective: The 2023 Debt Limit Deadline
As we head into the long weekend, we want to share our thoughts on the ongoing debt ceiling tension and put the developments into a broader perspective. We understand the potential concerns and uncertainty the situation may raise and hope we can provide some clarity and guidance. The Current Debt Limit Situation We began to | Read More +
