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Jargon decoded: Hawkish and dovish

November 7, 2023

You might associate the words hawkish and dovish with birds, but these terms are critical to understanding stock and bond market moves.

Politics as usual: What presidential elections mean for markets

September 28, 2023

Politicians are already ramping up for November 2024. From campaign ads to televised debates and townhalls, talking points around the economy are difficult to avoid. As you begin to hear

Politicians are already ramping up for November 2024. Debate aside: How much do elections really impact the stock market and economy?

What really happens at the Fed

September 19, 2023

One of the most common misconceptions about money is that the Federal Reserve (or Fed) “sets” interest rates. In reality, the Fed has a dual mandate to keep inflation in

Misconceptions about the Fed abound, from how it sets policy to whether it prints money. We look at the Fed’s dual mandate to manage inflation and the labor market.

Spring 2023 Market Outlook

April 6, 2023

Quorum Managing Partner Mike Barry discusses the Spring 2023 Market Outlook with Mary Ann Bartels, Sanctuary Chief Investment Strategist.

Are we headed toward recession? Part II

August 13, 2022

Mike Barry, Managing Partner at Quorum Private Wealth, re-visits how recessions are officially determined and shares an updated assessment of the indicators.

Are we headed toward recession?

June 21, 2022

What IS a recession and are we headed toward one? Mike Barry looks at several key metrics to help you understand the risk of a possible downturn.

What to do with your old 401(k)s

April 29, 2022

Kelly Milligan & Melissa Yue discuss the five options you have for your previous employers’ 401k accounts, and the advantages and disadvantages of each.

Interest rates and inflation

April 20, 2022

Mike and Kelly discuss the increase in interest rates and the effect that inflation may have on our everyday lives and asset classes.