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
October 22, 2018
10/22/18 - Stocks endure a wild week as investors have a lot to mull over, including interest rates, earnings, and, oh yes, the trade war with China. Read More
October 15, 2018
10/15/18 - Stocks post their worst week since March thanks to a two-day plunge triggered by worries about rising interest rates and the trade war with China. Read More
October 08, 2018
10/8/18 - The Dow hits new highs on upbeat economic news before rising bond yields, and the prospect of higher interest rates, put the party on hold. Read More
October 01, 2018
10/01/18 - The Fed raises its rate, the trade war continues, and stocks close out a sterling third quarter within range of record highs. Read More
September 24, 2018
09/24/18 - Investors seemingly shrug off the escalating trade war between China and the US, sending the Dow and S&P 500 to new highs. Read More
September 17, 2018
09/17/18 - The major indexes all finish in the black as trade war concerns recede, for now, and the economic news is mostly positive. Read More
Quarterly Commentary Third Quarter 2018
Goldilocks and the Three Fears Read More
Quarterly Commentary Second Quarter 2018
Unique But Not Different Read More
Quarterly Commentary First Quarter 2018
Singles and Doubles, Not Home Runs Read More
Quarterly Commentary Fourth Quarter 2017
This Is (Not Yet) the Summer of 1969 Read More
Quarterly Commentary Third Quarter 2017
I’m All Right … Don’t Nobody Worry About Me Read More
Quarterly Commentary Second Quarter 2017
"First-Half Love ..." Read More