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Every update provides a thorough, holistic review of markets and the economy and highlights key topics to consider in the month ahead.
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The Making Sense team answers client questions related to a range of relevant topics, including Fed policy, in-the-moment economic releases and corporate earnings.
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Get a deeper understanding of the Capital Management Group's investment philosophy and how it guides their strategies during each quarter.
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Basis Points is a monthly series designed to provide quick, easy-to-digest bullet points on the top issues facing markets and the economy.
November 10, 2025
Basis Points: Solid, not seamless (PDF)
October 8, 2025
Basis Points: The turnaround or the runaround? (PDF)
August 12, 2025
Basis Points: Keeping an Open Mind (PDF)
July 8, 2025
Basis Points: Still Standing (PDF)
June 11, 2025
May 6, 2025
Basis Points: Markets Rebound, Uncertainty Remains (PDF)
April 3, 2025
Basis Points: Markets React to New Tariff Turmoil (PDF)
March 12, 2025
Basis Points: Expected Volatility (PDF)
February 12, 2025
Basis Points: Balance of Risk (PDF)
January 14, 2025
December 4, 2024
Basis Points: Testing the Tempo (PDF)
November 8, 2024
Basis Points: Riding the Waves (PDF)
October 8, 2024
Basis Points: Balancing Act (PDF)
September 10, 2024
Basis Points: A Normal Economy—If You Can Keep It (PDF)
August 6, 2024
Research-backed, data-driven commentary on timely market and economic topics—from Fed and economic policy coverage to quarterly market reviews.
October 29, 2025
Fed lowers rates amid a less certain outlook (PDF)
October 1, 2025
Q3 Quarterly Market Review (PDF)
September 17, 2025
Fed Lowers Rates With a "Risk Management Cut" (PDF)
September 5, 2025
Weaker Job Growth, More Rate Cuts (PDF)
July 1, 2025
Q2 Quarterly Market Review (PDF)
April 23, 2025
Tariff Turmoil: Are Markets Reacting to Signal or Substance? (PDF)
April 16, 2025
Tariff Turmoil: The First Two Weeks (PDF)
April 16, 2025
The Four Cornerstones for Staying Invested
April 11, 2025
Tariff Turmoil: Weekly Recap (PDF)
April 10, 2025
Relief Deferred As Tariffs and Uncertainty Remain High (PDF)
April 9, 2025
Temporary Tariff Reprieve Drives Historic Market Equity Surge (PDF)
April 8, 2025
Tariff Uncertainty Continues to Drive Volatility (PDF)
April 7, 2025
April 1, 2025
Q1 Quarterly Market Review (PDF)
March 19, 2025
Fed Acknowledges Higher Uncertainty (PDF)
February 5, 2025
Yield in a Time of Rate Cuts (PDF)
January 2, 2025
December 18, 2024
Rate Cut Today, Future Cuts Less Certain (PDF)
December 16, 2024
2025 Market & Economic Outlook (PDF)
November 4, 2024
Why Are Bond Yields Higher After the Fed's Rate Cut? (PDF)
October 4, 2024
Stronger Employment Data Revives Some Optimism (PDF)
October 1, 2024
Q3 Quarterly Market Review (PDF)
September 24, 2024
Stock Market Breadth Has Improved Since July (PDF)
September 18, 2024
Fed Cuts Overnight Rate by 0.50% (PDF)
September 6, 2024
Cautious Waiting Ahead of Fed Meeting (PDF)
September 3, 2024
US Stock Market Performance Following Drawdowns (PDF)
August 14, 2024
July Consumer Price Index (PDF)
August 2, 2024
Loud Market Reaction to Weakening Employment Data (PDF)
July 31, 2024
Fed Widens the Door for September Rate Cut (PDF)
July 11, 2024
June Consumer Price Index (PDF)
July 1, 2024
Q2 2024 Quarterly Market Review (PDF)
June 28, 2024
Ripples in US Consumer Spending (PDF)
June 12, 2024
Cooler Inflation Encourages Markets, but Fed Still Cautious (PDF)
June 7, 2024
Labor Market Keeps Fed Focused on Inflation (PDF)
May 24, 2024
May 15, 2024
April Consumer Price Index (PDF)
May 1, 2024
First Rate Cut Not Likely Until Late Fall (PDF)
April 29, 2024
Fundamentals Over Headlines (PDF)
April 10, 2024
March Consumer Price Index (PDF)
April 1, 2024
Q1 2024 Quarterly Market Review (PDF)
March 29, 2024
March 20, 2024
February 29, 2024
CEO Confidence Trending Positive (PDF)
February 13, 2024
January Consumer Price Index (PDF)
January 31, 2024
No Rate Change, but Fed Sets Tone for Rate Cuts in 2024 (PDF)
January 26, 2024
Equities and Elections: What to Expect in 2024 (PDF)
January 3, 2024
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