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2020s – The Decade of Resilience

Every decade of investing brings its own distinct challenges and opportunities. Nonetheless, the saying “history never repeats itself, but it always rhymes” is often a popular lens through which to view and explain markets overall, but recent history calls into question the reliability of that notion. The last four decades have been shaped by vastly … Continued

Navigating Uncertainty in the Treasury Market

As the saying goes, “Doubt has a loud voice in the moment, but history often tells a quieter, steadier story.” This sentiment rings especially true in today’s Treasury market. April and May brought renewed anxiety over trade tensions and the mounting U.S. debt burden, triggering volatility—particularly in longer-dated Treasuries. But stepping back, the noise starts … Continued

CNBC Closing Bell Overtime: Market Trends | July 7, 2025

Brenda Vingiello, Sand Hill’s Chief Investment Officer, joined Closing Bell Overtime to discuss her thoughts on the latest market trends. This content was produced and provided by an unaffiliated third party entity. We are providing this video as a convenience only and such provision does not imply that Sand Hill or any of our employees, … Continued

Tariffs and Turbulence

In early April, the Trump Administration unveiled its “Liberation Day” tariff plan, and it came as quite a shock, with the scope and severity of the proposed retaliatory tariffs far exceeding market expectations. What made the announcement even more surprising was the broad, sweeping approach—marking a sharp departure from the more targeted tariff strategy employed … Continued

Why Muted Guidance Signals Sunshine Ahead

Given the market backdrop, we are diving into the curious dance of public companies offering muted guidance during economic uncertainty—and how this often sets the stage for earnings surprises once conditions stabilize. I am a fan of Peter Sellers, the late actor who played in favorite films such as Dr. Strangelove and The Pink Panther. … Continued

Why Portfolio Diversification Matters

March Madness is a welcomed time of year in the basketball world, but madness in the stock market isn’t as joyful to watch. While both may be accompanied by nail biting and stomach-churning ups and downs, investors want more wins than losses in their portfolios at the end of the tournament. In our view, a … Continued

Cutting Through the Noise:  Insights and Outlook for the Year Ahead

The start of a new year often inspires reflections on the past, with renewed effort to apply any lessons we’ve learned to try to anticipate what the future might bring. In the realm of financial markets, learning never stops, and one of the most significant lessons from the past five years or so—which includes the … Continued

Calling the Plays: How the Fed Quarterbacks Mortgage Rates

The U.S. economy spent most of 2024 with short-term interest rates stuck at around 5.3%. Then, in September, the Fed finally began lowering rates just as football season kicked off (better luck next year to my teams, the Georgia Bulldogs and the San Francisco 49ers). As fall turned to winter, the Fed had delivered 100 … Continued

CNBC Squawk Box: Market Trends | December 11, 2024

Brenda Vingiello, Sand Hill’s Chief Investment Officer, joined Squawk Box to discuss her thoughts on the latest market trends and market outlook for 2025. This content was produced and provided by an unaffiliated third party entity. We are providing this video as a convenience only and such provision does not imply that Sand Hill or … Continued

Can the Bull Market Continue to Run?

Following the post-COVID stimulus hangover in 2022, the bull market has continued to run. One of the key factors was the Federal Reserve’s decision to reduce interest rates in September, delivered nearly a year after they teased the market that the change was coming. Additional drivers of the market run include a massive capital expenditure … Continued