Articles and Insights
Stay informed on developments in the economy and global markets through articles from the Towneley team.
Q2 2019: NEWSLETTER
The first half of the year saw strong market performance across all asset classes as client multi-asset portfolios have enjoyed positive returns.
Q1 2019: NEWSLETTER
Global equity markets made a V-shaped rebound, rallying throughout the first quarter as all asset classes earned positive first quarter returns (see quarterly market review).
Q4 2018: IN PERSPECTIVE YEAR END NEWSLETTER
After logging strong returns in 2017, global equity markets delivered negative returns in US dollar terms in 2018.
Q3 2018: NEWSLETTER
We consider the U.S. economy to be extremely strong with a very low probability of a recession in the near future. Gross domestic product (GDP) grew at an annual rate of 3.5% this past quarter.
Q2 2018: NEWSLETTER
The first half of 2018 has given us plenty of praiseworthy economic news. Consider the labor market: Unemployment has shrunk to a low we have not seen since a brief period in 2000.
Q1 2018: NEWSLETTER
As 2018 dawned, it seemed we might settle in for another year of records in the equities markets.
Current Market Fluctuations – February 7, 2018
The market had seen little volatility in recent months, but Monday made headlines as stocks declined. Stock markets can move quickly.
BREXIT MARKET COMMENTARY
Whenever the global financial markets react sharply to a news event, my first reaction is to ask who got caught on the wrong side and why.
NONPROFIT NEWS
As a nonprofit organization’s funds grow, fiscal management and oversight often come under increased scrutiny from stakeholders.
STOCK MARKET EXTREMES AND PORTFOLIO PERFORMANCE 1926-1993
A study commissioned by Towneley Capital Management and conducted by Professor H. Nejat Seyhun, University of Michigan for 1926-1993.
STOCK MARKET EXTREMES AND PORTFOLIO PERFORMANCE
A study commissioned by Towneley Capital Management and conducted by Professor H. Nejat Seyhun, University of Michigan for 1926-2004.