Investment Insights

Market Perspectives: Third Quarter 2023

August 01, 2023
A strong labor market, cooling inflation, and robust housing demand spurred the U.S. economy in the second quarter.

Market Update: Second Quarter 2023

July 07, 2023
What you need to know about second quarter developments on the U.S. economy and markets – and what our investment team sees coming for long-term investors.

The MissionSquare View: Second Quarter 2023

June 30, 2023
We continue to moderately favor large-cap equities over small cap and U.S. equities over international in the current economic environment.

With the Debt Deal Behind Us... What Now?

June 29, 2023
The U.S. avoided a sovereign default with Congress getting a debt deal in place. We examine the aftermath that lies ahead for the markets, Federal Reserve, and Congress.

Market Commentary — U.S. Debt Ceiling Showdown: Just more noise or cause for concern?

May 19, 2023
Take a deep dive into the possible ramifications for retirement plans and assets, and what to consider in managing your retirement portfolio.

MissionSquare Investment Outlook 2023 — Slow and Steady: Moving Forward

January 24, 2023
Amid market turmoil, some investors may hesitate to contribute to their retirement plan. We would advise them to be calm and play the long game.

Why Crypto Is Too Risky

January 24, 2023
We believe investments should have sound corporate governance and regulatory oversight. Since regulation of the crypto market is still developing; at this time, we don’t see crypto as a prudent investment.

Stable Value Funds and Navigating Rising Rates

December 14, 2022
Markets have experienced rising interest rates over the past year, and it appears the trend will continue. We discuss the impact to stable value portfolios.

Stable Value in 2018: Using the Full Tool Box to Navigate Rising Rates

Describes key tools for constructing a stable value fund that can weather a rising interest rate environment.