interest rates

Good News For Homebuyers

Mike Dickson, Ph.D. January 14, 2026

Affordability is moving in the right direction It’s no secret that the U.S. has suffered

December Rate Cut Seems All But Assured

Zachary Hill, CFA® December 2, 2025

A major rebound in investors’ expectations for lower rates With the federal government shutdown in

Bloomberg: US Jobs Outlook Cools, Yen Holds After BOJ Signal

Zachary Hill, CFA® September 9, 2025

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Protecting Against a September Stock Slump

Mike Dickson, Ph.D. September 4, 2025

Guard against the negative, position for the positive While autumn officially begins in a few

BNN Bloomberg: Market reaction to BoC, U.S. fed rate decisions

Zachary Hill, CFA® January 29, 2025

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Dance of the Dollar

Mike Dickson, Ph.D. January 23, 2025

Will Trump’s tariffs push the greenback even higher? The U.S. dollar has risen sharply in

Money Life: ‘Earnings-driven market’ should post double-digit gains

Scott Ladner January 21, 2025

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Weekly Market Recap | 1/21/2025

Zachary Hill, CFA® January 21, 2025

What Happened Last Week Lower Rates: Downside inflation surprises in the U.S. and U.K. and

Schwab Network: What Real Yields Indicate About Economic Growth

Mike Dickson, Ph.D. January 17, 2025

Watch Now Mike Dickson sees early-year volatility as ‘normal’, with positive signs from CPI, retail

Interest Rates: Rising for the Right Reasons?

Mike Dickson, Ph.D. January 16, 2025

Will the U.S. economy’s growth machine keep on humming? Surging bond yields are rattling investors,

Yahoo Finance: It’s growth, not inflation keeping rates higher

Scott Ladner January 14, 2025

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Fox: Rising Yields & Fed Confusion: What’s Next for Markets?

Scott Ladner January 14, 2025

Watch Video As stocks dip and Treasury yields climb, CIO Scott Ladner remains cautiously optimistic.

Weekly Market Recap | 1/13/2025

Zachary Hill, CFA® January 13, 2025

What Happened Last Week Global Selloff: Stocks fell as rising yields and rate uncertainty pressured

Yahoo Finance: “We don’t believe that rates don’t matter.”

Zachary Hill, CFA® January 6, 2025

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Weekly Market Recap | 12/16/2024

Zachary Hill, CFA® December 16, 2024

What Happened Last Week Equity Reprieve: U.S. large-cap gains paused last week despite a rally

BNN Bloomberg: 2025 AI Theme: A “Prove Me Wrong” Scenario?

Mike Dickson, Ph.D. December 13, 2024

Watch Now Broadcom hits a record high after proving nay-sayers wrong. How will the custom

Schwab Network: Santa Claus Rally Coming; 3 Rate Cuts Next Year

Mike Dickson, Ph.D. December 9, 2024

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BNN Bloomberg: Market playbook for a Trump or Harris victory

Scott Ladner October 29, 2024

Chief Investment Scott Ladner joined BNN Bloomberg to discuss potential impacts of the U.S. election

Quarterly Report | The Road Back to Normal

Scott Ladner October 18, 2024

OVERVIEW Stocks posted another quarter of positive returns — despite some significant volatility along the

Which Stocks Have The Power?

Mike Dickson, Ph.D. September 25, 2024

Which sector has been leading the rally so far in 2024? One market sector has

Bloomberg: A Divided Fed Raises Questions About Future Cuts

Zachary Hill, CFA® September 23, 2024

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-f7S0cz_D-4&t=95s We remain bullish on equities, anticipating that continued support from the Fed will drive

Special Report: The Easing Cycle Finally Begins

Zachary Hill, CFA® September 20, 2024

What Happened? The Federal Reserve (Fed) started their much-awaited easing cycle on Wednesday after holding

Let’s Get It Started

Mike Dickson, Ph.D. September 18, 2024

Are you ready? All eyes are on Jerome Powell on Wednesday as investors await the

Weekly Market Recap | 09/16/2024

Zachary Hill, CFA® September 16, 2024

What happened last week Stocks Rebound: U.S. large caps posted their best week of the

BNN Bloomberg: The underleveraged U.S. consumer

Scott Ladner September 10, 2024

September holds its notorious history of challenging stocks. How could interest rate cuts affect the

Weekly Market Recap | 09/09/2024

Zachary Hill, CFA® September 9, 2024

What happened last week Price Action: Poor September seasonality may be to blame for a

Schwab: The “War and War Recovery” Cycle of the Markets

Scott Ladner September 4, 2024

Despite Nvida’s recent slump, the market kept moving. Chief Investment Officer Scott Ladner joins Schwab

Weekly Market Recap | 09/03/2024

Zachary Hill, CFA® September 3, 2024

What happened last week NVDA: Nvidia’s (NVDA) beat and raise was not enough to impress

Ready To Cut

Mike Dickson, Ph.D. August 29, 2024

Fed Chair Powell tees up the long-awaited rate cut Fed Chair Powell said just about

Weekly Market Recap | 08/26/24

Zachary Hill, CFA® August 26, 2024

What happened last week Powell Pivot: Chair Powell validated the market’s view that a rate

Schwab Network: “Fed put” is alive and well.

Scott Ladner August 15, 2024

Homebuilders and housing stocks may be a smart first play for the anticipated September cut

CNBC: Inflation has taken a back seat to employment and growth data

Scott Ladner August 12, 2024

The markets have shown remarkable resilience, rebounding from last Monday’s sell-off. But is it time

Yahoo Finance: Friday’s Market Sell-Off a ‘Technical-Driven Unwind’

Scott Ladner August 2, 2024

The recent market volatility should prompt investors to take a deep breath and evaluate their

The Comeback Kids

Mike Dickson, Ph.D. July 31, 2024

A growing number of stocks are having their moment in the sun Everybody loves a

Are Rate Cuts Finally About to Happen?

Mike Dickson, Ph.D. July 16, 2024

Will softness in housing inflation, jobs, and other metrics prompt the Fed to act soon?

CNBC: Need rate cuts to broaden the rally, not to keep it going

Scott Ladner July 3, 2024

Will the next round of AI earnings be impressive – or lackluster? Chief Investment Officer

July is Hot!

Mike Dickson, Ph.D. June 26, 2024

Is the seventh month of the year a stock investor’s best friend? While scorching temperatures

Schwab Network: Once The Fed Cuts, Will It Continue To Cut?

Scott Ladner June 21, 2024

Would a September rate cut be a political move? Chief Investment Officer Scott Ladner joined

Fox Business: Tech is where earnings growth is in second half of year

Scott Ladner May 29, 2024

With GDP and inflation slowing, keep in mind our strong starting place. Chief Investment Officer

Weekly Market Recap | 5/13/24

Zachary Hill, CFA® May 13, 2024

What happened last week Price action: The S&P 500 rose higher and through key technical

Bloomberg: Are we at the doorstep of a small-cap rally?

Scott Ladner May 7, 2024

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K_2CoH-Ju1o&t=8234s%20 Chief Investment Officer Scott Ladner joins Bloomberg to discuss large vs small business confidence.

Weekly Market Recap | 5/06/24

Zachary Hill, CFA® May 6, 2024

What happened last week Earnings: Strong earnings from AI-exposed mega-cap technology supported a modest rally

Are Fixed-Income’s Calm Waters About to Get Choppy?

Mike Dickson, Ph.D. March 20, 2024

Keeping a close eye on Treasury market volatility Volatility in the Treasury bond market is

Good Vibes

Mike Dickson, Ph.D. February 1, 2024

The economy and inflation are lining up as investors hoped they would. All eyes were

Will Housing Spoil the Inflation Party?

Mike Dickson, Ph.D. January 18, 2024

“Sticky” shelter costs could keep overall prices uncomfortably high. While inflation’s steady march downward of

Q4 2023 Quarterly Focus Article

Scott Ladner January 12, 2024

OVERVIEW Following a third-quarter slump, stocks roared back to life during the final three months

Small Packages

Zachary Hill, CFA® November 30, 2023

Will December bring glad tidings to small-company stocks? Small-cap stocks have had quite the slog

CIO Scott Ladner on BNN Powell’s Comments on Rising Rates

Scott Ladner November 14, 2023

Scott Ladner joins BNN Bloomberg to discuss the U.S. markets, and Powell’s recent comments on

Memo to Stocks: On Your Mark, Get Set…

Mike Dickson, Ph.D. November 9, 2023

The end of Fed rate hikes suggests good things for equities. The stock market’s surge

The Homebuyer Blues

Mike Dickson, Ph.D. October 26, 2023

House hunters are facing a shocking number these days. Pity today’s homebuyers who are looking

Q3 2023 Quarterly Focus Article

Scott Ladner October 25, 2023

OVERVIEW During the third quarter of 2023, investors hit “pause” on the rally that had

CIO Scott Ladner joins BNN Bloomberg to discuss investing amid high rates.

Scott Ladner October 23, 2023

Bond market must get ‘under control’ before stocks rise again. Chief Investment Officer Scott Ladner

Q3 2023 Review + Market Outlook Webcast

Scott Ladner October 10, 2023

https://www.horizoninvestments.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Q3-Webcast-Super-TB-Small_1.mp4 Chief Investment Officer Scott Ladner and Managing Director of Consulting Solutions Austin Fitch review

Is Fixed Income Broken?

Mike Dickson, Ph.D. October 5, 2023

It’s been bleak days—and lots of them—for bond investors. As the fourth quarter begins, bonds

Dollar Dollar Bill, Y’all!

Zachary Hill, CFA® September 28, 2023

The greenback’s recent rally could have legs. The U.S. dollar is lighting up the charts,

Two Signs of Stock Market Strength, Courtesy of the Bond Market

Mike Dickson, Ph.D. September 20, 2023

Falling interest rate volatility in Treasuries could herald a stock market rally. There are few

Market Update: Economic Data, Monetary Policy, and Current Market Positioning | September 18, 2023

Zachary Hill, CFA® September 18, 2023

https://youtu.be/mWhUrUv0Ffo?feature=shared Hear Zach cover what Horizon is taking from recent economic data, our expectations for

Market Update: Fed, Microeconomics, and Macroeconomics | August 7, 2023

Zachary Hill, CFA® August 7, 2023

https://youtu.be/e26Kr8v2gvg Head of Portfolio Management Zach Hill, CFA® covered why the Fed matters less today,

No hike but high rates, where do you put the money?

Scott Ladner August 4, 2023

CIO Scott Ladner joined Yahoo! Finance to discuss portfolio positioning and how to prepare for

It Ain’t Over ‘Til It’s Over

Zachary Hill, CFA® July 27, 2023

Is the Fed’s battle to contain inflation finally done? The market seems to think so.

Q2 2023 Quarterly Focus Article

Scott Ladner July 17, 2023

OVERVIEW During the second quarter of 2023, several key equity market indices built on their

Q2 2023 Review + Market Outlook Webcast

Scott Ladner July 14, 2023

https://youtu.be/etvuMLvXBAM Chief Investment Officer Scott Ladner and Managing Director of Consulting Solutions Austin Fitch review

Tech Sector Thumbs Its Nose at Higher Rates

Zachary Hill, CFA® May 31, 2023

Is the fast-moving market moving too fast? Technology stocks generally hate higher interest rates. Tech

Horizon Investments | Mid-Quarter Update

Scott Ladner May 30, 2023

CIO Scott Ladner, and Managing Director Austin Fitch, CFA® discuss the debt ceiling debate, disinflation,

FOCUS QUARTERLY OUTLOOK; Q1 2023; WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE? After a dizzying start to 2023, investors face three potential paths

Horizon Investments Quarterly Focus: Q1 | Where do we go from here?

Scott Ladner April 27, 2023

Overview The idea that the financial markets “climb a wall of worry” by showing resilience

What Happens When The Fed Stops Raising Rates?

Mike Dickson, Ph.D. March 23, 2023

Stocks stand to benefit if the Fed eases up on the brakes Continued concerns about

Zach Hill, CFA® joined ‘Squawk Box’ to discuss what’s happening in the microeconomic economy

Zachary Hill, CFA® February 22, 2023

“The U.S. economy looks pretty strong, and we think that will feed into corporate profits.”

Emerging Risks in U.S. Stocks

Zachary Hill, CFA® February 16, 2023

U.S. stocks have clearly perked up so far this year. But now, two key market

Q4 Focus 2022: Navigating The Unknown

Scott Ladner January 30, 2023

Overview Financial markets suffered sizable—in some cases, historic—losses in 2022. Soaring inflation combined with an

December Rate Cut Seems All But Assured

Zachary Hill, CFA® December 2, 2025

Bloomberg: US Jobs Outlook Cools, Yen Holds After BOJ Signal

Zachary Hill, CFA® September 9, 2025

Protecting Against a September Stock Slump

Mike Dickson, Ph.D. September 4, 2025

BNN Bloomberg: Market reaction to BoC, U.S. fed rate decisions

Zachary Hill, CFA® January 29, 2025

Money Life: ‘Earnings-driven market’ should post double-digit gains

Scott Ladner January 21, 2025

Weekly Market Recap | 1/21/2025

Zachary Hill, CFA® January 21, 2025

Schwab Network: What Real Yields Indicate About Economic Growth

Mike Dickson, Ph.D. January 17, 2025

Interest Rates: Rising for the Right Reasons?

Mike Dickson, Ph.D. January 16, 2025

Yahoo Finance: It’s growth, not inflation keeping rates higher

Scott Ladner January 14, 2025

Fox: Rising Yields & Fed Confusion: What’s Next for Markets?

Scott Ladner January 14, 2025

Weekly Market Recap | 1/13/2025

Zachary Hill, CFA® January 13, 2025

Yahoo Finance: “We don’t believe that rates don’t matter.”

Zachary Hill, CFA® January 6, 2025

Weekly Market Recap | 12/16/2024

Zachary Hill, CFA® December 16, 2024

BNN Bloomberg: 2025 AI Theme: A “Prove Me Wrong” Scenario?

Mike Dickson, Ph.D. December 13, 2024

Schwab Network: Santa Claus Rally Coming; 3 Rate Cuts Next Year

Mike Dickson, Ph.D. December 9, 2024

BNN Bloomberg: Market playbook for a Trump or Harris victory

Scott Ladner October 29, 2024

Quarterly Report | The Road Back to Normal

Scott Ladner October 18, 2024

Bloomberg: A Divided Fed Raises Questions About Future Cuts

Zachary Hill, CFA® September 23, 2024

Special Report: The Easing Cycle Finally Begins

Zachary Hill, CFA® September 20, 2024

Weekly Market Recap | 09/16/2024

Zachary Hill, CFA® September 16, 2024

BNN Bloomberg: The underleveraged U.S. consumer

Scott Ladner September 10, 2024

Weekly Market Recap | 09/09/2024

Zachary Hill, CFA® September 9, 2024

Schwab: The “War and War Recovery” Cycle of the Markets

Scott Ladner September 4, 2024

Weekly Market Recap | 09/03/2024

Zachary Hill, CFA® September 3, 2024

Weekly Market Recap | 08/26/24

Zachary Hill, CFA® August 26, 2024

Schwab Network: “Fed put” is alive and well.

Scott Ladner August 15, 2024

CNBC: Inflation has taken a back seat to employment and growth data

Scott Ladner August 12, 2024

Yahoo Finance: Friday’s Market Sell-Off a ‘Technical-Driven Unwind’

Scott Ladner August 2, 2024

Are Rate Cuts Finally About to Happen?

Mike Dickson, Ph.D. July 16, 2024

CNBC: Need rate cuts to broaden the rally, not to keep it going

Scott Ladner July 3, 2024

Schwab Network: Once The Fed Cuts, Will It Continue To Cut?

Scott Ladner June 21, 2024

Fox Business: Tech is where earnings growth is in second half of year

Scott Ladner May 29, 2024

Bloomberg: Are we at the doorstep of a small-cap rally?

Scott Ladner May 7, 2024

Are Fixed-Income’s Calm Waters About to Get Choppy?

Mike Dickson, Ph.D. March 20, 2024

Will Housing Spoil the Inflation Party?

Mike Dickson, Ph.D. January 18, 2024

Q4 2023 Quarterly Focus Article

Scott Ladner January 12, 2024

CIO Scott Ladner on BNN Powell’s Comments on Rising Rates

Scott Ladner November 14, 2023

Memo to Stocks: On Your Mark, Get Set…

Mike Dickson, Ph.D. November 9, 2023

Q3 2023 Quarterly Focus Article

Scott Ladner October 25, 2023

CIO Scott Ladner joins BNN Bloomberg to discuss investing amid high rates.

Scott Ladner October 23, 2023

Q3 2023 Review + Market Outlook Webcast

Scott Ladner October 10, 2023

Two Signs of Stock Market Strength, Courtesy of the Bond Market

Mike Dickson, Ph.D. September 20, 2023

Market Update: Economic Data, Monetary Policy, and Current Market Positioning | September 18, 2023

Zachary Hill, CFA® September 18, 2023

Market Update: Fed, Microeconomics, and Macroeconomics | August 7, 2023

Zachary Hill, CFA® August 7, 2023

No hike but high rates, where do you put the money?

Scott Ladner August 4, 2023

Q2 2023 Quarterly Focus Article

Scott Ladner July 17, 2023

Q2 2023 Review + Market Outlook Webcast

Scott Ladner July 14, 2023

Tech Sector Thumbs Its Nose at Higher Rates

Zachary Hill, CFA® May 31, 2023

Horizon Investments | Mid-Quarter Update

Scott Ladner May 30, 2023

Horizon Investments Quarterly Focus: Q1 | Where do we go from here?

Scott Ladner April 27, 2023

What Happens When The Fed Stops Raising Rates?

Mike Dickson, Ph.D. March 23, 2023

Zach Hill, CFA® joined ‘Squawk Box’ to discuss what’s happening in the microeconomic economy

Zachary Hill, CFA® February 22, 2023

Scott Ladner

Watch Video As stocks dip and Treasury yields climb, CIO Scott Ladner remains cautiously optimistic. Unlike 2022, when inflation and interest rate hikes were the

Weekly Market Recap | 1/13/2025

Zachary Hill, CFA®

What Happened Last Week Global Selloff: Stocks fell as rising yields and rate uncertainty pressured equities. Economic Strength: Strong jobs data showed resilience, but “good

Yahoo Finance: “We don’t believe that rates don’t matter.”

Would a September rate cut be a political move? Chief Investment Officer Scott Ladner joined Schwab Network to discuss potential motivators for the timing of

Fox Business: Tech is where earnings growth is in second half of year

Scott Ladner

With GDP and inflation slowing, keep in mind our strong starting place. Chief Investment Officer Scott Ladner joins Fox Business Mornings With Maria to discuss

Weekly Market Recap | 5/13/24

Zachary Hill, CFA®

What happened last week Price action: The S&P 500 rose higher and through key technical levels, recovering the majority of April’s losses. Interest Rates: Ahead

Bloomberg: Are we at the doorstep of a small-cap rally?

https://www.horizoninvestments.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Q3-Webcast-Super-TB-Small_1.mp4 Chief Investment Officer Scott Ladner and Managing Director of Consulting Solutions Austin Fitch review the third quarter of 2023 and provide a market outlook.