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In this month's update, Columbus Macro CEO Craig Columbus provides his view on discussions around a potential AI bubble. Mr. Columbus then highlights the standout winners in November and how all eyes are now on the upcoming Fed meeting for

In this month's update, Columbus Macro CEO Craig Columbus takes a deep dive into two major events that occurred towards the end of October: 1) The Federal Reserve’s “hawkish” interest rate cut and 2) The breakthrough US/China trade deal...

In this month's update, Columbus Macro CEO Craig Columbus discusses how markets interpreted news from Jackson Hole as a dovish signal on the increased likelihood for near-term easing. Mr. Columbus then details how nominal U.S inflation...

In this month's update, Columbus Macro CEO Craig Columbus analyzes how equity markets have reacted favorably to a seemingly more flexible approach to tariffs and a pivot away from austerity. Mr. Columbus then details how a weak dollar...

In this month's update, Columbus Macro CEO Craig Columbus discusses how fading recession concerns, and the increased likelihood of Fed rate cuts were the two main drivers for the rally in US equities. Mr. Columbus then details how the...

In this month's update, Columbus Macro CEO Craig Columbus opens with a technical review of the May rally. Mr. Columbus then details how corporate earnings supported the rebound despite approaching potentially stretched levels. The...

In this month's update, Columbus Macro CEO Craig Columbus opens with a discussion on how tariff strategy will more closely link trade and national security. Mr. Columbus then details the difficultly of modeling the economic impact of...

In this month's update, Columbus Macro CEO Craig Columbus discusses how policy uncertainty was the driving force behind March’s volatile equity performance. Mr. Columbus then details how tariffs have impacted the metals complex. The...

In this month's update, Columbus Macro CEO Craig Columbus opens with a discussion of the eventful volatility to start the year. Mr. Columbus then details how financial markets were better able to digest Federal Reserve policy moves...

In this month's update, Columbus Macro CEO Craig Columbus discusses U.S. equities climbing to new highs before reversing to trade below December peaks. Mr. Columbus then details how tariff uncertainty and the resulting sentiment...

In this month's update, Columbus Macro CEO Craig Columbus discusses how the Federal Reserve's December rate cut decision was the catalyst for the unusual year-end weakness and why the bond market has essentially rejected the Fed's...

In this month's update, Columbus Macro CEO Craig Columbus discusses several important market developments since election day. Mr. Columbus then details a number of factors that may lead the Fed to take a more cautious approach to...

In this month's update, Columbus Macro CEO Craig Columbus discusses the upcoming Fed meeting given recent stronger economic data. Mr. Columbus then describes how bond investors are pushing back against expansionary global fiscal...

In this month's update, Columbus Macro CEO Craig Columbus opens with the recent Federal Reserve rate cut and its signaling their shift in focus from inflation to unemployment. Mr. Columbus then details how markets reacted and provided...

In this month's update, Columbus Macro CEO Craig Columbus discusses how the Fed’s rate cut signaling was the driving force behind the markets’ V-bottom recovery in August.

In this month's update, Columbus Macro CEO Craig Columbus details two powerful macro forces that aligned during July

Craig Columbus highlights the strong February for stocks despite several headwinds including potential inflation resurgence.

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Craig highlights the catalysts behind recent S&P 500 highs, focusing on a string of better than expected economic reports during January and the Fed’s possible pivot from hiking to cutting rates.

Craig provides his 2023 year in review highlighting the predicted recession that never came to pass and the decline in global inflation during the second half and discusses how the Fed’s signaling of future rate cuts kicked of the rally.

Craig Columbus details how lower bond yields and a weaker dollar were catalysts for the November equity rally. Mr. Columbus then discusses the resilient U.S. economy, historic seasonal trends and looking ahead into next year.

Craig Columbus details how the surge in treasury yields have driven the equity downturn over the last three months. Mr. Columbus discusses the catalysts behind these higher rates and provides his technical analysis of the current market.

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Back to Basics: 5 Steps for Weathering VolatilityShake-ups in the banking sector, rising interest rates, inflation and global geopolitical concerns have all contributed to ongoing uncertainty in the domestic and global markets in...