Market Commentary
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Weekly Market Commentary
Access a timely summary of market happenings and economic indicators, plus get a glimpse of what's to come in our weekly market commentary.
Topics include:
- Stock market performance
- Developments in Washington
- News from abroad
- Employment
- Housing
- Gross domestic product
- Consumer spending
Quarterly Market Commentary
Find a timely summary and insightful commentary on economic and financial market trends in our quarterly market commentary. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company Chief Investment Strategist Brent Schutte, CFA®, manages to be both enlightening and entertaining in his recaps of economic conditions each quarter. His commentary often discusses:
- What’s happening in domestic markets
- Trends in developed markets
- Developments in emerging markets
- A historical perspective of current global conditions
- A look ahead at short- and long-term trends
September 16, 2019
Stocks continue to inch toward record highs and bond yields bounce back thanks to some concessions in the trade war, better-than-expected retail sales, and the expectation of a Fed rate cut this week Read More
September 9, 2019
After an early stumble, stocks rebounded to finish up for the week, driven by new planned trade talks and the prospect of a Fed rate cut. Read More
September 3, 2019
Stocks end their four-week losing streak, but still fall for the month of August as trade rumors and tweets keep investors guessing. Read More
August 26, 2019
Stocks moved sharply lower Friday after a string of tweets from President Trump suggest the President may look to escalate the trade war with China. Read More
August 19, 2019
Stocks are coming off a rough week in which traders digested several market-moving headlines. Here’s what caused last week’s market volatility. Read More
August 12, 2019
Investors shift to the safety of bonds and gold during a volatile week that saw the U.S. and China turn up the trade war heat. Now, there’s a new front opened in the conflict: currency manipulation. Read More
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