This week the markets continue to be dominated by macroeconomic factors. The Investment Office believes that it's prudent to search for investment opportunities where portfolio allocations can be rewarded appropriately for the various rapidly
Weekly Commentary
Robertson Stephens Weekly Commentary – August 15, 2022
This week the Investment Office remains cautious about taking a victory lap based on the recent combination of a stronger-than-expected jobs report and better-than-expected inflation numbers. The Investment Office's portfolio construction
Robertson Stephens Weekly Commentary – August 8, 2022
This week the Investment Office is closely monitoring the yield curve, inflation and other indicators to determine whether we are in a new cyclical bull market, or just a bear-market rally. We believe that until the Fed reaches its destination, there
Robertson Stephens Weekly Commentary – August 1, 2022
This week the Investment Office continues to watch inflation and other macro drivers as the Fed tackles inflation and supports growth. Around the world, Europe's main focus continues to be the Russian gas dispute; China's economy has slowed down
Robertson Stephens Weekly Commentary – July 25, 2022
This week the Investment Office is watching the next big focal point for markets - the Fed’s next decision on Wednesday. Additionally, more than 170 S&P 500 companies will report earnings this week and at this early stage of the reporting period,
Robertson Stephens Weekly Commentary – July 18, 2022
This week the Investment Office continues to watch market fluctuations as markets, which until recently were all about pricing in ongoing inflation, now seems focused on the risk of a policy error and recession in a period of transition after nearly
Robertson Stephens Weekly Commentary – July 11, 2022
This week the Investment Office keeps an eye out on earnings season as it begins. In their initial assessment, the biggest threat to a sustainable expansion remains inflation and the Fed will need restrictive rates to address that issue. On the
Robertson Stephens Weekly Commentary – July 5, 2022
This week the Investment Office discusses how the macroeconomic story is affecting the equity and fixed income markets, rates, currencies and commodities. On the economic front, the tug-of-war between inflation and economic growth continues unabated
Robertson Stephens Weekly Commentary – June 27, 2022
This week the Investment Office summarizes the past 6 months and provides its outlook for the rest of the year in regards to equities, fixed income, rates and other market indicators. On the economic front, the Fed reemphasizes its stance on reducing
Robertson Stephens Weekly Commentary – June 21, 2022
This week the Investment Office summarizes another volatile week across markets as we saw further rate hikes from central banks where investors are left wondering if a more aggressive policy shift will ultimately succeed in dampening inflation,