Financial Insights

Water is often overlooked as an investment. But while 71% of the Earth’s surface is underwater1, potable water – clean, drinkable water – is scarce, especially in water-stressed regions. Water plays a crucial role in ~60% of global GDP2, touching all economic and social sectors in some form. However, its economic worth is not well…

Amid international conflicts, domestic political turmoil, extreme weather events, and the recent pandemic, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by both the news and the resulting market volatility. While the fundamentals of financial advice still hold – save more than you spend and maintain exposure to a diversified portfolio – additional strategies may be available to…

As we’ve discussed in our recent market outlook commentary, traditional economic indicators such as shrinking GDP, stubbornly high inflation, and rising interest rates mislead 70% of economists who expected a U.S. recession in 2023. Now that we are three months into 2024, where are these indicators? And what has changed about the outlook?