Soundings

Taking Measure of the Markets

Drawing from the nautical practice of measuring depth, Soundings explores the underlying forces, risks, and opportunities beneath the market's surface.

How We Do It

October 2025 | Kate Dumas, CFA

A behind-the-scenes look at the Monday meeting that shapes every one of these posts.

Calling a Spade a Spade

September 2025 | Kate Dumas, CFA

Why Microsoft can borrow more cheaply than the U.S. government — and what that says about credit and trust.

What happens after a national mid-life crisis?

September 2025 | Kate Dumas, CFA

If the U.S. matures like Europe or Japan, here's what a 50-year portfolio might hold.