Blog posts by Phil Frattali, CFA

The financial world is complex and ever-changing. At Sanderson, we believe our role isn’t just to advise clients on what to do with their money—it’s also to empower them with the knowledge to make informed decisions that enhance their lives. We hope you find the following resources insightful and helpful.

Phil Frattali, CFA

Phil Frattali, CFA
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October 2023 Market Update: More Tricks Than Treats

October 2023 Market Update: More Tricks Than Treats

The global stock market continues to suffer, experiencing its first 3-month losing streak since March of 2020, and the commodity markets were shaken amid the… Read More

September 2023 Market Update: Buzz Kill

September 2023 Market Update: Buzz Kill

The pull back in August continued with a sobering September as the S&P 500 closed with its worst monthly performance in 2023 leading to a negative Q3. Read More

August 2023 Market Update: One Thing Led to Another

August 2023 Market Update: One Thing Led to Another

The streak of positive months in the markets was dampened by a pull back in August. The S&P 500, foreign developed and emerging stock markets, and the bond market… Read More

July 2023 Market Update: Hot Streak

July 2023 Market Update: Hot Streak

The strong momentum in the markets continued in July as the S&P 500 closed higher for the fifth consecutive month and the DOW Jones Industrial Average boasted gains… Read More

June 2023 Market Update: Heating Up

June 2023 Market Update: Heating Up

As Apple set records as the first company to ever close above $3 trillion valuation, it's high valuation reflected a strong month for all major stock markets. In… Read More

May 2023 Market Update: Meh May

May 2023 Market Update: Meh May

May's market performance came with good and bad as global stocks saw mixed performance and treasury yields rose while prices fell. In Phil Frattali's May Market… Read More

April 2023 Market Update: Yield at the Turn

April 2023 Market Update: Yield at the Turn

Phil Frattali's April Market Update recaps the month's movements in stock & bond performance, economic growth, and notable headline economic events. Read More

March 2023 Market Update: Busted Brackets and Banks

March 2023 Market Update: Busted Brackets and Banks

Phil Frattali's March Market Update recaps the month's movements in rates, the economy, stock markets, and more . Read More

February 2023 Market Update: No Love

February 2023 Market Update: No Love

Read Phil Frattali’s analysis of February returns in the latest Monthly Market Update. Read More

January 2023 Market Update: Livin' on a Prayer

January 2023 Market Update: Livin' on a Prayer

Read Phil Frattali’s complete take on the start of the new year in the latest Monthly Market Update. Read More