Category: Q3 2022

Quarter Summary: It was another difficult (and volatile) quarter for U.S. equity market returns, driven by macro factors as the peak and duration of higher interest rates continued to be debated and absorbed into both valuations and future earnings expectations. Broad inflation measures (CPI/PPI) continued to come in hot and the Federal Reserve aggressively increased…

The Market: US equity markets experienced a volatile third quarter.  Small cap stocks were up over 18% in early August only to end the quarter down more than 2%.  The volatility was driven by investors’ hope that inflation had peaked, followed by the realization that prices continue to climb.  Core inflation, a measure of prices…

Market Review The Russell Microcap® Index declined 0.48% in the third quarter of 2022, as US Federal Reserve rate increases and concerns regarding an impending recession remained top-of-mind for many investors.  The distribution of returns by sector was significant in the quarter (a 26-percentage point spread between the best and worst), with six sectors declining by…

US equity market performance was mixed in the third quarter of 2022, with most major market indices down low single digits on a percentage basis over the three-month period.  The Russell 2000® Value (R2V) Index declined 4.61%, the Russell 2000® Growth Index was up +0.24%, and the S&P® 500 Index fell 4.88%.  The quarter was a…

Summer quarters in the equity markets often present unique challenges, especially for small cap stocks.  Over the years, we’ve observed the summertime effects of market participants looking for economic or policy direction, investors being on vacation, and lighter volumes overall which can lead to exaggerated moves in share prices.  Even in relatively normal years, these…

US equity market performance was mixed in the third quarter of 2022, with most major market indices down low single digits on a percentage basis over the three-month period.  The Russell 2500™ Value (R25V) Index declined 4.50%, the Russell 2500™ Growth Index was down 0.12%, and the S&P® 500 Index fell 4.88%.  The quarter was…

US equity market performance was mixed in the third quarter of 2022, with most major market indices down low single digits on a percentage basis over the three-month period.  The Russell Midcap® Value (RMV) Index declined -4.93%, and the S&P® 500 Index fell -4.88%.  The quarter was a tale of two halves: From June 30th…

The Market  This quarter has been a downbeat one for small cap stocks and other asset classes.  Small cap stocks, as measured by the Russell 2000®, have lost about 25% of their value this year.  The Federal Reserve has endeavored to quell inflation after a challenging stretch.  Yet, month after month in 2022, the CPI…

The Market In General: US equity markets experienced a volatile third quarter.  Small cap stocks were up over 18% in early August only to end the quarter down more than 2%.  The volatility was driven by investors’ hope that inflation had peaked, followed by the realization that prices continue to climb.  Core inflation, a measure…

The Russell 2500™ index declined nearly 2.8% in the third quarter of 2022, as a market rally early in the quarter was reversed by ongoing concerns regarding interest rate increases and the possibility of a recession in 2023.  Companies with meaningful exposure to European economic conditions are beginning to experience notable demand pressure, while the bulk…

Quarter Summary: It was another difficult (and volatile) quarter for U.S. equity market returns, driven by macro factors as the peak and duration of higher interest rates continue to be debated and absorbed into both valuations and future earnings expectations. Broad inflation measures (CPI/PPI) continued to come in hot and the Federal Reserve aggressively increased…