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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.
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Credit Analysis
History has taught us that even highly-rated bonds can quickly experience deteriorating credit quality and wreak havoc on a portfolio. Naturally, credit quality becomes a focus in weakening market conditions, but the importance of credit research in all market conditions must be considered.
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Reinhart Week in Review by Madison Investments 03.07.2025
February job growth fell short of expectations, with only 151,000 jobs added. Meanwhile, tariff uncertainty continues to shake markets as new trade restrictions on China, Mexico, and Canada are implemented and then partially reversed. Get the full analysis in this week’s Week in Review.
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Portfolio Manager Q&A - Bill Ford
Reinhart Fixed Income Portfolio Manager Bill Ford discusses rate volatility, tight credit spreads, sector positioning, and why fixed income remains a key component in portfolios.
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Monthly Market Update - March 2025
A well-worn phrase states that the stock market hates uncertainty. February was a case in point, as the S&P 500 Index dipped -1.3%. This brought the year-to-date index return to 1.4%, though the gain feels increasingly fragile. While there appear to be no deep cracks in what remains a fundamentally strong domestic economy, there were reasons for concern. As tariffs moved from negotiating strategy towards implementation, economists and corporate leaders scrambled to ascertain the complex impacts.
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Reinhart Week in Review by Madison Investments 02.28.2025
This week, the Reinhart Fixed Income team looks at cooling inflation trends, a surprising decline in consumer spending, and the potential implications of Florida’s proposal to eliminate property taxes.
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Reinhart Week in Review by Madison Investments 02.21.2025
This week, the Trump administration signaled broader tariffs and stated that Ukraine may not be protected by NATO. Meanwhile, the Fed remained cautious as it navigates changing fiscal policies.
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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.