Sage Mountain Names Danica Griffith Chief Growth Officer
Former PNC and Goldman Sachs Executive Joins Sage Mountain in Newly Created CSuite Role.
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Market Update – Q2 2026
Stocks staged a strong recovery in Q2, with the S&P 500 gaining +15% and finishing near record highs. The Middle East conflict and oil shock that started in Q1 continued for most of Q2, but oil prices fell as the two sides worked toward a ceasefire agreement.
Market Update – Q1 2026
The First Quarter Was Eventful For Markets. Stocks traded Higher To Start The Year, With The S&p 500 posting A Modest Gain In January. However, The market Traded Lower In March Due To Escalating geopolitical Tensions In The Middle East And The strait Of Hormuz Closure, Which Led To A Spike In Oil prices.
Market Update – Q4 2025
Despite a turbulent political environment, equities delivered a third consecutive year of strong returns. International stocks significantly outperformed the US with a boost. From a weaker USD which forecasters expect will continue to weaken, but at a slower pace than in 2025.
Sage Mountain Advisors Announces the Upcoming Addition of Evan Daugherty, CFA, CAIA
Sage Mountain announced an increased headcount by over 30% in the past six months, providing white-glove service to its client base in addition to an all-inclusive wealth management and alternative investing offering.
Market Update – Q3 2025
Markets extended their robust Q2 performance into Q3, with the S&P 500, Nasdaq, and small-cap stocks all reaching fresh highs. Despite softer labor market readings and conflicting economic indicators, investor sentiment stayed positive, buoyed by solid corporate earnings, the Federal Reserve’s shift toward rate cuts, and diminishing trade tensions.
Market Update – Q2 2025
Pardon the cliché, but the second quarter was a tale of two markets. After declining over -20% from the peak on February 19 to the trough on April 8 and -12% in just four trading days in early April, the S&P 500 closed the quarter at a new all-time high.
Market Update – Q1 2025
The start of 2025 looked promising for the stock market, continuing the strong performance we’ve seen over the past two years. The S&P 500 reached its highest point ever in mid-February, the economy was showing positive signs, and investors were feeling optimistic.
Market Update – Q4 2024
It is reasonable to expect lower returns from US equities over the next 5-10 years given high starting valuations but valuations are a poor predictor of short-term returns Stay disciplined and focus on your long-term goals.
Market Update – Q3 2024
The major development in 3Q24 was the Federal Reserve’s decision to cut interest rates by -0.50%, the first rate cut of this cycle. It came as the Fed shifted its focus, with unemployment rising to a 33-month high and inflation moving back to target.