The latest thoughts on investment strategy and the markets, plus tools and templates from Raffa’s portfolio management team to empower nonprofits and associations to make better informed investment decisions.
How Federal Reserve Decisions Affect Nonprofit Investment Portfolios What Is the Federal Reserve and How Does It Affect the Economy? The Federal Reserve, established in
Market Commentary U.S. stocks extended their gains in October, supported by easing trade tensions between the U.S. and China. A reduction in tariffs between the
US stocks continued their rally in August, posting gains for the fourth consecutive month with small cap companies leading the way. Earnings reports continued to
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] US stocks rallied for a third consecutive month as continual progress on global trade agreements and resilient economic data fueled investor confidence during
It’s said that the four most dangerous words to investors are “It’s different this time”. The current political, economic, and market environments sure feel different
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] The US stock market rebounded exceptionally over the second quarter, erasing the losses from the “Liberation Day” tariff announcement that sent stocks tumbling
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] US stocks rallied over the course of the month, posting their strongest monthly gain in two years. Easing trade tensions and progress on
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] In April, market volatility spiked as US stocks sharply pulled back in the wake of the administration’s “Liberation Day” tariff announcement to begin
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] US stocks declined in March as the administration levied significant tariffs on many of the countries’ largest trading partners. The lack of clarity
