“...When we entered the year, most economists were looking for a recession in 2023. As we progress through the year, and as economic data has proven more resilient than expected, the soft-landing projections have started to re... Read More›

Jerry Braakman, President and Chief Investment Officer, and Jason Nerio, Director of Investment Research & Strategy share their insight on current business cycles and market trends. Watch this video to learn more about the following topics:

"…If you try to book an airline ticket, it's still quite expensive, and that's why it doesn't feel like a recession yet. Hopefully we don't get there. Technically, we may be in one, but it doesn't really feel like it because nominally things are still ... Read More›

“...It's obviously a difficult time for the markets and part of that is our economy is a little bit in transition...not just our economy, but a global economy as well...,” stated Jerry Braakman.

Jerry Braakman, President and Chief Investment Off... Read More›

“We had an incredible 2021 when we look at U.S. domestic equity market returns, and as we head into the first part of the year it has not been as fun or exciting,” stated Jerry Braakman. “We'll talk through that and explain what is going on, why the ma... Read More›

"The market is forward looking and as we are getting through this last Covid variant bubble in the economy, we'll start seeing more and more improvement. The market is liking that, the companies are liking that. Almost all earning sectors have surprise... Read More›

The Quarterly Investment Update is a live webinar that features First American Trust's review and analysis of fixed income, equity markets and the economy.

The Quarterly Investment Update is a live webinar that features First American Trust's review and analysis of fixed income, equity markets and the economy.

Jerry Braakman, EVP & Chief Investment Officer, and Jason Nerio, Director of Investm... Read More›

The Quarterly Investment Update is a live webinar that features First American Trust's review and analysis of fixed income, equity markets and the economy.