We hope everyone had a lovely holiday season and are staying healthy as we welcome the New Year. This is hopefully the conclusion of our “Socially Distant” COVID-related series of quarterly letters. What a year it has been, and we finally have a light at the end of the tunnel with multiple, effective vaccines rolling out in full force as we speak.
February 4, 2021
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Investment Commentary
Withum Wealth Management offers integrated investment management and financial advisory services to affluent individuals, families, and businesses
2025 delivered another strong year for diversified investors, but it was far from straightforward. Markets navigated sharp policy-driven drawdowns, shifting leadership, and an evolving macro backdrop, yet ultimately advanced on the strength of earnings growth, improving global participation, and supportive financial conditions
The economic picture is complicated: growth has held up surprisingly well, inflation remains above target, and political developments are adding uncertainty. Rather than highlighting a single storyline, we believe it is more helpful to step back and consider the full set of forces that shape the outlook.
Q2 brought a welcome mix of diminishing tariff tension, positive earnings surprises, resurgent AI enthusiasm, resilient consumer data, and a series of cooler-than-expected inflation prints