Kaizen Capsules

During the past week, stock prices dropped sharply on fears the trade dispute between the U.S. and China had escalated.

IN THIS QUARTER’S RECAP:

IN THIS MONTH’S RECAP:

• Equity markets hit all-time highs while treasury yields continue to drop
• US announces a pause on additional near-term tariff increases
• The Fed signals a willingness to lower interest rates as economy shows signs of slower growth ahead

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IN THIS MONTH’S RECAP:

• U.S. – China trade disputes persist causing world markets to decline
• Consumer confidence surges to near 18yr highs
• Jobless rate fell to nearly a 50-year low
• US housing market continues to soften despite a sharp drop in mortgage rates

Q1 Recap Summary:

• The Federal Reserve takes a less “hawkish” stance
• The truce in the trade dispute holds
• The real estate market strengthens
• Stocks make an impressive comeback from Q4

THE QUARTER IN BRIEF

IN THIS MONTH’S RECAP

• Domestic and foreign shares up modestly in the month
• Scheduled tariff increases on Chinese goods postponed
• Fed Reserve gives a more dovish outlook on interest rates
• Some signs of US economic slowing but economy remains strong

For those of you interested in the details of the market, here is our recap of January’s economic activities.

In this month’s recap