Market Updates
November 2024 Market Update
In this November market update, Chief Investment Officer Brian Andrew, CFA®, examines recent market trends and discusses their potential impact on your investment strategy as we move toward year-end and…
Read MoreMarket Commentary: 50x All Time High!
By Brian Andrew, CFA® – Chief Investment Officer Please join me in remembering our Veterans on this Veterans Day. At Merit we celebrate their contributions and especially appreciate their sacrifices.…
Read MoreSpecial Market Commentary – Now What?
By Brian Andrew, CFA® – Chief Investment Officer While we are still waiting for the election outcome for the House of Representatives, we have a clear picture of who will…
Read MoreWebinar Replay – 2024 Elections: Navigating Market Shifts and Economic Trends for Investors
As the 2024 U.S. elections draw near, their outcomes could significantly impact the markets, economy, and your investment strategies. In our recent live webinar, we explored how these elections could…
Read MoreSeptember 2024 Market Update
In this September market update, Chief Investment Officer Brian Andrew, CFA®, explores recent market trends and their potential influence on your investment strategy in the months ahead. Key Takeaways: We…
Read MoreFederal Reserve’s Latest Rate Decision – Key Implications and Opportunities
Written by: Nate Burstin, Portfolio Manager Following a very recent Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) decision, Merit’s investment team discusses key implications and opportunities this presents. As expected, the Federal…
Read MoreTrump, Harris, and the Market Rollercoaster: What Investors Can Expect
By Brian Andrew, CFA®, Chief Investment Officer | Executive Vice President, Merit Financial Advisors When election rhetoric runs high, investors often feel they should be rushing to make adjustments to…
Read MoreAugust 2024 Market Update
In this August market update, our Chief Investment Officer, Brian Andrew, CFA®, delves into the latest market trends and their potential impact on your investments in the coming months. Key…
Read MoreSpecial Market Commentary August 2024
Written by Brian Andrew, CFA® – Chief Investment Officer In last month’s video, we mentioned that August is becoming less attractive for vacations and that we might just get an…
Read MoreJuly 2024 Market Update
In this July market update, our Chief Investment Officer, Brian Andrew, CFA®, examines the latest market trends and discusses their implications for the month ahead. Key Takeaways: We hope you…
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