Given the current market rally year-to-date, what are our thoughts on the equity markets over the next 12 months? The performance of US equity market to date has vastly outstripped our and any other market forecasts we had seen from forecasters at the onset of the year. This rapid price appreciation is partially what led …
Our Views on the Risk of a Recession
Our view has been that we have been in an elevated period of risk for the US to enter a recession, however one has not officially occurred. We say officially because recessions are only known with certitude in hindsight, and we have not been informed by the NBER, The National Bureau of Economic Research that …
2023 Second Quarter Review & Commentary
While storm clouds remain on the investment horizon, Executive Vice President & Chief Investment Officer Chris Battifarano explains why savvy investors should focus on the long-term, ignore Wall Street chatter, and be aware of mega trends that develop and impact the economic landscape.
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Feature Story: How to invest in gold, according to experts
FineMark’s Chief Investment Officer, Chris Battifarano, was recently interviewed by CBS News Market Watch on whether now is a good time to invest in gold.
2023 First Quarter Review & Commentary
Both stock and bond markets move significantly higher during the quarter, making up some of their losses posted in 2022. This, despite continued Fed rate hikes and concerns about liquidity in the banking sector. Please enjoy our latest newsletter where FineMark’s CIO, Chris Battifarano, reviews the quarter and our newest investment theme: How artificial intelligence (AI) will impact the economy in the future.
2022 Fourth Quarter Review & Commentary
While 2022 was a challenging year for financial markets, the steady drumbeat of high inflation that dominated headlines appears to be abating and we see reasons to be more optimistic. Executive Vice President & Chief Investment Officer Chris Battifarano shares the relevance of “Minsky Moments” in 2022 and FineMark’s informed outlook for 2023 and beyond.
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2022 Year-end Review and 2023 Outlook
While 2022 was a challenging year for financial markets, the steady drumbeat of high inflation that dominated headlines appears to be abating and we see reasons to be more optimistic. CIO Chris Battifarano shares the relevance of “Minsky Moments” in 2022 and FineMark’s informed outlook for 2023 and beyond.
2022 Third Quarter Review & Commentary
The ups and downs of a volatile market have kept investors on their toes throughout 2022. Executive Vice President & Chief Investment Officer Chris Battifarano explains why staying the course — and resisting the urge to react emotionally — is the best way to deal with erratic market environments.
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Markets Adjust to a More Hawkish Fed
FineMark Chief Investment Officer, Chris Battifarano, gives insight as the markets adjust to a more hawkish fed and what that means for investors.
2022 Second Quarter Review & Commentary
Quantitative easing, inflation, offshore production, and rising energy costs all played a role in global market performance this quarter. Is there any relief in sight? Executive Vice President & Chief Investment Officer, Chris Battifarano breaks it all down, shares insight into current and past bear market performance, and offers FineMark’s recommendation for investors.
The Anatomy of a Bear Market
The benchmark S&P 500 stock index has fallen into bear market territory. FineMark’s Chief Investment Officer, Chris Battifarano, gives insight into how long the slump may last and what investors should consider now.
Important Update Regarding Market Volatility
Market Update Note After a hiatus in May from the equity market sell off, following a very weak April where the S&P traded lower by 8.72%, June has brought us a resumption of the bearish trend. Through yesterday’s close, the benchmark index was lower by approximately 9.3%. Given the extent of this rapid sell off …
