The sharp declines in U.S. equity indexes over the past week were unsettling, but far from unprecedented. Historically, similar sell-offs have occurred at least 14 other times in the past century under strict definitions of what constitutes a "w

After last week’s eyebrow-raising selloff and a roller coaster session on Monday, U.S. equities attempted to claw back a portion of their recent losses yesterday. Markets initially cheered potential trade deals that could be around the corner f

The announcement of higher-than-anticipated tariffs during President Donald Trump’s self-proclaimed “Liberation Day” last week rattled markets, briefly pushing U.S. equities into a bear market — characterized by a decline of 2

After much anticipation, the tariff band-aid was finally ripped off yesterday. Unfortunately for those expecting the news to be relatively painless, they were left disappointed with discomfort as the White House rolled out 10% universal tariffs on al

Defining Moments in History 

Anyone who remembers the joy of visiting airports in the pre-9/11 era knows how drastic security changes affect today’s flying experience. The Great Financial Crisis, another defining moment in hi

Investors are often eager to see how the funds or managers they use (or are considering) have performed compared to indexes or peer groups over the trailing 3- and 5-years. It is understandable why investors want to own funds or managers with a recor

Greener grass appears to be growing outside of the U.S. Attractive valuations, the prospect of easing global financial conditions coupled with fiscal support, and a drop in the U.S. dollar have been key catalysts behind the outperformance of internat

Vibecession 

If you believe the latest survey data, whether it’s from the Conference Board or from the University of Michigan, you would think the economy is on the cusp of a recession. Granted, the decline in confidence for

Over the past several years, inflows and interest in the hedge fund industry has been overshadowed by growth in private markets — specifically in credit strategies; however, multi-strategy hedge funds have been one of the sole bright spots in t

As with many things in life, navigating capital markets would be easier if everyone had a crystal ball or a 1985 DeLorean equipped with a flux capacitor to provide a glimpse of what’s ahead. However, there are some popular metrics that market w