Many nonprofit organizations are recognized under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (IRS) and therefore considered exempt from paying federal income taxes. Despite this reprieve, federal and most state governments levy several other “taxes” on nonprofit organizations resources in … Continued
After a rocky end to the second quarter, global equities bounced back in July and posted gains in most major markets. As Brexit shockwaves dissipated, equity volatility subsided and international equities surged amid a supportive central banking backdrop. The MSCI … Continued
In addition to the monthly commentary provided by our consultants, NEPC, here are some of their thoughts on Brexit. The outcome of the United Kingdom’s referendum to leave the European Union has stunned forecasters and market participants. Markets responded in dramatic … Continued
Global equity market returns in June were marked by anticipation of and then fallout from Britain’s referendum to exit the European Union. Leading up to the vote investors expressed cautious optimism as polls remained tight but markets were mostly pricing in … Continued
US equity returns were modestly positive in May as investors digested mostly lukewarm economic data. The S&P 500 returned 1.8% and the Russell 2000 gained 2.3% on the month. The month began with investors speculating the Federal Open Market Committee might … Continued
Global markets were calmer in April following a volatile first quarter amid easing concerns of a sharp economic slowdown in China and as the Federal Reserve reconfirmed a gradual pace to increasing interest rates. The S&P 500 gained 0.4% while … Continued
Following a rocky start to the first quarter, stocks rallied in March as global currencies strengthened versus the dollar amid renewed investor confidence, and commodity prices showed signs of stabilization. Emerging market equities led the charge with the MSCI EM … Continued
Global equities recorded modest losses in February as mixed economic data gave investors pause on the heels of January’s sharp drawdown. The S&P 500 was nearly flat, losing 0.1%, as concerns around slowing global growth trumped positive data on US … Continued
Equities started the year sharply lower as investors shunned risk amid concerns of a global slowdown in growth. The continued weakness in oil prices added to this risk aversion as oil hit a decade low of $26 before ending the … Continued
Global equities ended 2015 with a whimper as investors stayed on the sidelines while central banks in Europe and the US provided guidance on monetary policy. At home, the Federal Reserve raised rates, putting its target rate from 25-to-50 basis … Continued