Resources
Insights, research and news to keep you updated and informed on Madison's strategies and process. For Investment Strategy specific commentary, see our Investment Strategies & Solutions pages.
Commentary
Reinhart Week in Review by Madison Investments 08.08.2025
New U.S. tariffs took effect this week, raising questions about their level of impact on prices and growth. Meanwhile, Fed officials signaled a shift after a disappointing July jobs report.
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Monthly Market Update - August 2025
The major market indices moved up in July, led by the familiar coterie of mega-caps that were responsible for two-thirds of the gain. The S&P 500 Index rose 2.2% for the month, led by the Technology sector, which was up 5.2%. As the market tipped into new all-time highs, the driving forces were a resilient economy, some emerging clarity on volatile tariff policies, and robust earnings, particularly among the largest tech companies.
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Portfolio Manager Q&A - Bill Ford
What does the latest Fed decision, slowing jobs data, and tight credit spreads mean for investors? Bill Ford, Co-Head of Reinhart Fixed Income, explains why he’s staying defensive, how CFOs are navigating tariffs, and where he sees opportunities ahead.
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Reinhart Week in Review by Madison Investments 08.01.2025
From signs of disagreement within the Fed to a weak jobs report and sharp downward revisions, markets had plenty to digest this week. Inflation remains above target, GDP growth slowed in the first half of the year, and tariff uncertainty continues despite new trade announcements.
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Reinhart Week in Review by Madison Investments 07.25.2025
While tariffs appear lower than feared - potentially settling around a 15% “floor” - they remain well above levels from earlier this year. Meanwhile, airport municipal bond issuance reached its highest total for the first half of the year since at least 1990.
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2025 Mid-Year U.S. Equity Letter from Haruki Toyama
Haruki Toyama, Portfolio Manager and Head of Large and Mid Cap Equity, shares his perspective on how volatility shapes our view of the businesses we own.
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Any performance data shown represents past performance. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.
Non-deposit investment products are not federally insured, involve investment risk, may lose value and are not obligations of, or guaranteed by, any financial institution. Investment returns and principal value will fluctuate.
This website is for informational purposes only and is not intended as an offer or solicitation with respect to the purchase or sale of any security and is not investment advice.
The Captive Review awards were independently determined and awarded by one of Captive’s Captive Owner Panels. Madison Scottsdale did not pay a fee in exchange for these awards. The Investment Management Award is open to asset managers and investment advisors and is presented to the firm that best exhibits unrivaled customer care and innovation.