In this issue:

Economic & Market Overview

Upside Surprise

As we entered the second quarter of 2025 the Bloomberg survey of economists forecasted the U.S. economy to grow 1.9% for the impending three-month period.

Fixed Income Commentary

Yields Stay in Tight Range as the FOMC Restarts Interest Rate Cuts

Core bonds finished the quarter with a gain of 2.1%.

Equity Commentary

Investors Shrug Off Uncertainty to Drive Markets Higher

Investors drove equity markets upwards to record high levels in the third quarter in a “risk-on” environment.