From the Desk of Ryan Beamon
Staying the Course: What History Tells Us About War and the Stock Market
As tensions rise globally, particularly with renewed fears of a potential conflict involving Iran, investors may feel a sense of déjà vu. History, however, offers a reassuring perspective. At the start of the Ukraine War, we sent out this chart to offer some...

China’s Equity Market Diverges: A Shares vs. H-Shares | Weekly Market Commentary | June 23, 2025
Chinese equities have been a major focus for investors in recent months, with catalysts ranging from DeepSeek’s artificial intelligence (AI) advancements to tariffs and trade negotiations.

Inflation’s Importance to Financial Markets Cannot Be Overstated | Weekly Market Commentary | June 16, 2025
Inflation’s effects on the economy, monetary policy, and the financial markets are wide-ranging. Higher inflation can constrain economic growth, tighten financial conditions, drive interest rates higher and even restrain stock valuations — higher inflation dampens the present value of future earnings and, historically, correlates with lower stock valuations.
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