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 05.02.2025
Stronger-than-expected April job growth and signs of easing U.S.-China trade tensions offered some optimism. Still, a Q1 GDP decline and rising tariff-related uncertainty are keeping markets cautious.
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Municipal Bonds
Municipal bonds make up nearly 7% of the investment grade bond market. The $4 trillion in municipal debt is issued by government entities to cover expenses and finance projects that significantly benefit the public. This paper provides an overview of Municipal Bonds, highlighting their tax advantages, illustrating with examples, and exploring their intricacies.
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Reinhart Week in Review by Madison Investments 04.25.2025
Temporary tariff pauses from the U.S. and China brought brief market relief, but conflicting signals kept volatility high. Meanwhile, March durable goods orders rose above expectations, with the upside coming from aircraft.
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Fixed Income 1Q 2025: Bonds Reassert Their Role in Portfolios
As trade tensions persist and economic uncertainty rises, credit spreads have widened, signaling significant implications for fixed income markets.
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Q1 2025 Market & Economic Review
Download our quarterly communication with market and economics charts, and commentary on events of the previous quarter.
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Reinhart Week in Review by Madison Investments 04.11.2025
Escalating U.S.-China tariffs sparked renewed market volatility, despite a 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs for other nations. Meanwhile, inflation came in below expectations, and proposed funding cuts to sanctuary cities were announced.
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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.