Market Insights
Whether it's analyzing movements in the market, interpreting government policy, or understanding how to react to what's happening in the world today, Baird has the experts and cutting-edge research to inform your wealth management plan.
Market Strategy by Strategas
Market Strategy Weekly
October 25, 2024
Strategas Partner and Chief Economist Don Rissmiller walks through the current state of the economy ahead of the election, breaks down how the Federal Reserve rate cuts are impacting markets, and finishes by looking at the Chinese economy.
Market Gauge
October 2024
Despite the market’s still-solid technical standing, improving sentiment backdrop, and abundant liquidity, the deterioration of U.S. fiscal health and elevated valuations weigh on our long-term return expectations.
The Road to November: Election Insights from Strategas
Dan Clifton breaks down the potential market and policy implications coming from this year’s election.
Additional Research Insights from Strategas
U.S. Deficit Peaked in February 2024; Set to Decrease in 2025
The U.S. deficit is expected to decrease in 2025, regardless of which party wins the presidential election.
Recommended Asset Allocation against a Global 60/40 portfolio accompanied by market commentary and rationale.
Recommended Sector Allocations accompanied by broader market commentary and sector-specific rationale.
In their quarterly note, Strategas recaps Q3 and looks out to the last quarter of the year.
Baird Market Strategy
Michael Antonelli
PWM Market Strategist
Combining his passion for behavioral finance with a deep expertise in market analysis, Michael enjoys connecting and empathizing with clients as he guides them through the inevitable ups and downs of the market. Mike strongly believes that your financial life and personal life are synonymous, and as such brings his entire self into his writing – discussing everything from wellness to community involvement to personal stories. With an emphasis on purpose-based investing, Mike aims to be the voice of reason and put common fears into proper context.
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Ross Mayfield, CFA
Investment Strategist
Ross educates clients by pairing timely commentary with historical data that cuts through the chaos of the day’s financial headlines. By using past events to inform today’s decisions, Ross focuses on “myth busting” to minimize investors’ emotional response and personal perspectives in volatile or bear markets. Ultimately, Ross aims to help clients from overthinking or overreacting to the market, knowing that successful investing often requires avoiding just a handful of big mistakes.
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