Midyear Banking Review
Stock Market Commentary - Stocks struggled during the first half of 2022 as shifts in monetary policy, the war in Ukraine, an energy shock, and a worsening growth outlook in China unsettled markets. As of June 30th, the...more
Stock Market Commentary - Through July and August, the U.S. stock market continued its recovery as lockdowns eased, economic data was better than expected, and the Federal Reserve stated its intent to keep rates low until at...more
On Monday, the White House announced its plan to extend a “freeze on ‘green cards’ for new immigrants” and to “suspend H-1B, L-1, J and other temporary work visas for skilled workers, managers and au pairs through the end of...more
If you’re worrying over the stock market and unemployment rates, you’re not alone. But a bear market doesn’t necessarily mean a decline in litigation. Indeed, the economy’s impacts on the courts can be incredibly complex and...more
In Washington: Vice President Mike Pence told reporters that the administration is winding down and disbanding the White House Coronavirus Task Force around the end of the month. Officials say that key medical experts will...more
When 2019 began, the U.S. stock market had just hit the bottom of a 20% correction. An escalating trade war and rising interest rate worries were top of mind, and predictions of a looming recession were becoming more common....more
Apparently hoping to urge China off of its new go-slow tactic, the White House is applying its maximum pressure campaign again, announcing yesterday that the US will “impose a 10 percent tariff on an additional $300 billion...more
ECONOMIC REVIEW AND OUTLOOK - In this past year we were reminded again to expect the unexpected: The well-established political classes in the U.K., the U.S. and Italy learned that democracy was their Achilles’ heel, and...more
Stock Market Commentary - The markets endured much drama in the two weeks leading up to quarter - end as the surprise exit of the U.K. from the European Union rattled investors. Brexit knocked over 5% off of the S&P...more
As we enter 2016, we want to thank you for the continued trust and confidence you place in Perkins Coie Trust Company. On the investment front, we anticipate continued stock market volatility this year as diverging global...more