
Investment Committee & IA Department Report, 2019 Volume Two
A Strong Start to the Year, But Risks Remain January marked a strong turn-around from December’s lows. Stocks rebounded strongly in the first quarter, thanks to improving U.S.-China trade relations, the Federal Reserve’s announced pause in rate increases, and an improving outlook for corporate earnings. The market’s performance during the first quarter was welcome following the volatility and jitters of…