The third quarter of 2015 was a tough one as equity markets logged their worst quarter since 2011. On a positive note, global fixed income markets ended the quarter well, so investors who were well-diversified were likely somewhat insulated from the negative impact of poor equity performance. To see how the global capital markets fared… Read More

The second quarter of 2015 was filled with mixed signals from financial markets around the world. In the U.S., jobless claims fell to their lowest level in 15 years, the S&P 500 reached a new high, but we learned the U.S. economy contracted 0.7% in the first quarter. Around the world, China’s economy slowed to… Read More

By and large, the most recent quarter was filled with plenty of good news for investors, with high U.S. job growth, household wealth at an all-time high, and inflation well below the Fed’s two-percent target. To see how the global capital markets and major asset classes fared in the first quarter of 2015, check out… Read More

From ISIS to Ebola, the most recent quarter was filled with plenty of tumultuous political and economic events. To see how the global capital markets and major asset classes fared in the third quarter of 2014, check out our quarterly market review (below), compiled with some assistance from our friends at Dimensional Fund Advisors. You… Read More