November Monthly Commentary

Global equities moved higher in November, cementing gains from the prior month, as the MSCI ACWI Index added 7.8%. In the U.S., softer-than-expected inflation data fueled expectations that rate hikes by the Federal Reserve may end earlier than anticipated. Monthly … Continued

October Monthly Commentary

Risk assets sharply rebounded in October despite tighter monetary conditions in the face of persisting inflationary pressures. U.S. equities outperformed with the S&P 500 Index posting gains of 8.1%; the MSCI ACWI ex U.S. Index was up 3%. Value stocks … Continued

September Monthly Commentary

Equities continued their downward slide in September as central banks around the globe reiterated their commitment to tighter monetary policies amid persisting inflationary pressures despite softening economic growth. In the U.S., the S&P 500 Index plummeted 9.2%, fueling year-to-date losses … Continued

August Monthly Commentary

Following a strong rebound in July, equities came under pressure last month as central banks around the globe reiterated their commitment to tighter monetary policies amid persisting inflationary pressures despite softening growth. In the U.S., the S&P 500 Index fell … Continued

IMPORTANT: Changes to UUCEF Statements

Notice of Changes to Your Unitarian Universalist Common Endowment Fund (UUCEF) Statements and Accounting Process as of New Fiscal Year The UUA finance / accounting staff have been reviewing changes to our accounting processes with the vendor who provides the … Continued

July Monthly Commentary

Stocks rebounded in July despite rising inflation and pessimistic macroeconomic data. In the U.S., headline CPI trended higher, rising 9.1% over the 12 months ending in June. On an inflation-adjusted basis, the U.S. economy contracted at an annual rate of … Continued

June Monthly Commentary

The global rout in equities continued into June as elevated inflation levels and tighter monetary policy exacerbated concerns around a recession. In the U.S., headline CPI unexpectedly accelerated, jumping 8.6% over the 12 months ending in May, while core CPI … Continued

May Monthly Commentary

Despite a difficult start to the year, global equities modestly rebounded in May. The S&P 500 Index eked out a gain of 0.2% for the month, even as mega-cap technology names faltered with rising interest rates and earnings pressure. Growth … Continued

Progress Update on 2021 Responsive Resolution

This article provides an update of the various actions taken by UUA staff and the Association’s Investment and Socially Responsible Investing (SRI) Committees since receiving the 2021 Responsive Resolution from the General Assembly, Creating a More Just Future Through Divesting … Continued