10/15/2026
Heading into the fourth quarter, investors face a market sending mixed signals. The U.S. economy remains resilient, with steady consumer spending, heavy business investment in AI, and equity markets that have performed well overall. At the same time, the Fed recently raised interest rates, bonds have sold off sharply since the summer, and inflation remains elevated. In this update, Chief Investment Officer Jeff Dicks examines the data behind these competing narratives, shares what he is watching most closely, and explains how that outlook shapes the way we design and manage portfolios.
The J-curve isn't disappearing but managing it now takes more than patience. It takes access across the full life cycle of private assets and the judgment to know when each one fits.