Investment Insights
Market Update: First Quarter 2024
U.S. equity indexes advanced in the first quarter of 2024, finishing at or near all-time highs.
The MissionSquare View: First Quarter 2024
With the Fed Funds Rate at its peak, we see diversification benefits from adding interest-rate exposure.
MissionSquare Announces Retirement of CIO Wayne Wicker
We congratulate Wayne Wicker on his retirement after 20 years of outstanding service to MissionSquare and the promotion of Karen Chong-Wulff and Oliver Meng to their new expanded roles.
Market Perspectives: First Quarter 2024
We look back on the “everything rally” that took hold in the fourth quarter of 2023 and break down themes and opportunities ahead in 2024.
2024 Market Outlook for Retirement Investors: Steady as She Goes
Navigate the global economic and market environment in 2024 with five of our latest “big-picture” views.
Market Commentary: Uncertainty Returns
With a government shutdown avoided for now, we break down how current economic and market headwinds challenge Fed policy.
With the Debt Deal Behind Us... What Now?
The U.S. avoided a sovereign default with Congress getting a debt deal in place. We examine the aftermath that lies ahead for the markets, Federal Reserve, and Congress.
Why Crypto Is Too Risky
We believe investments should have sound corporate governance and regulatory oversight. Since regulation of the crypto market is still developing; at this time, we don’t see crypto as a prudent investment.
Stable Value Funds and Navigating Rising Rates
Markets have experienced rising interest rates over the past year, and it appears the trend will continue. We discuss the impact to stable value portfolios.