Market Reports

As we close the books on Q1 2026, the quarter delivered a more consequential outcome than our preliminary mid-March report anticipated. What appeared to be a sideways, volatile markets through March ended the quarter with a definitive negative print — the S&P 500's worst opening quarter since 2022. The combination of a persistent oil shock, Supreme Court rulings reshaping trade policy, and a Federal Reserve navigating between inflation and a weakening labor market created an

Q4 2025 Market Update & End of Year Outlook Q4 in one line: Market conditions reflected continued momentum supported by easing policy expectations, while elevated valuations, lingering inflation pressures, and geopolitical risks reinforced the need for disciplined positioning. Our clients at Mainline Capital continue to take advantage of market conditions using a systematic approach—including continuous risk monitoring and measured, client-specific allocation decisions—to sup

Q3 2025 Market Update & End of Year Outlook Q3 in one line:  Risk assets advanced on cooling-but-sticky inflation and a first Fed cut,...

Q2 2025 Market Update & Six-Month Outlook Market Overview Q2 delivered a blend of steady equity gains, bond-market repricing, and...

Q1 2025 Market Update & Six-Month Outlook Market Overview The first quarter of 2025 has seen notable shifts in both domestic and global...