Market Insights
Baird’s Investment Strategy Team combines diverse, extensive economic and investment experience to provide direction for Baird’s individual clients as well as institutional investors.
Be sure to bookmark this page for the latest analysis and perspectives into the stock and bond markets.
2020 Market and Wealth Management Outlook
Kathy Carey, CFA®, Baird’s Director of Investment Research and Advanced Planning, shares Baird’s 2020 outlook and the steps you can take to feel confident about your financial plan.
Stock Market Analysis and Commentary
The Weight of the Evidence
A brief and timely summary of the primary macro and market factors that influence stock prices.
Market Notes
Our review of macro and market developments over the past week, plus a look at the week ahead.
Macro Update
A closer look at the at the macro factors influencing the investing environment.
Market Commentary
A closer look at ongoing trends and themes in the financial markets.
Investment Strategy Outlook
An update on how evolving economic and market conditions are reflected in Baird’s investment strategy.
Midweek Market News
Uncertainty over trade stresses an already volatile stock market.
Bond Market Analysis and Commentary
Muni Fortnightly
Senior Fixed Income Analyst Dave Violette, CFA, provides a snapshot of the current municipal market.
The 2019 Midyear Municipal Market Outlook
Baird’s experts talk the Fed, rate cuts and more in the 2019 Midyear Municipal Market Outlook.