Easton Episcopal FundsSnapshot September 31, 2026
Despite the pressure to lower rates, the Federal Reserve, now headed by Kevin Warsh, voted to raise rates a quarter point (.25%) in its September meeting. Hopes are one thing, numbers another. It’s the numbers – the annual inflation rate of 3.4% remains above the Fed’s target 2% – that drove the unanimous decision to…
Snapshot August 31, 2026
One old stock market adage is: Sell in May and go away”; a backhanded way to say nothing happens in the market during the summer. No more. Now, one must pay attention. After a speculation-filled wait for Kevin Warsh, the new Federal Reserve Chair, to show his hand, in his debut speech he indicated that…
Snapshot July 31, 2026
The Fed held rates steady at its most recent meeting, which for some was frustrating, for others a relief. The market tries to weather headline onslaught and its whiplash affect on day-trading. But day-trading is not what long-term investors – not savvy, prudent ones at least – do. They watch carefully, study historical norms, even…
Snapshot June 30, 2026
Rhetoric and news continue fast and furious, but the Easton Episcopal Fund continues to steadily march forward. (Bearing in mind that markets have a certain amount of natural up and down even without the additional pressure of the current tsunami-like news cycle). Picking out the significant, impactful pieces is not easy, but it helps to…
Snapshot May 31, 2026
May was kinder in the market, despite the continued volatility in politics and in the news. The Fund, which as of the 31st of May manages $52 million of our shareholders’ investment funds, ended the month with an 8.30% gross return, 40bp better than the benchmark at 7.90%. One of the ways the Easton Episcopal…
Snapshot April 30, 2026
March was a difficult month, not surprisingly, but April was better with a gross return of 6.65% and a year to date gross return of 4.71%, 36 basis points ahead of the EEF policy benchmark. The upcoming transition in the Fed leadership has added a bit of noisy uncertainty to the mix, as do most…
Snapshot March 31, 2026
It will surprise no one who has been paying even desultory attention to the news that last month was hit by a storm of headlines that did not help the market. Historical knowledge can add perspective and also some guidance, though when the news is rapid-fire and less predictable, it compounds the challenge to stay…
Snapshot February 28, 2026
Some things have changed significantly – the new joint active hostilities in Iran and the simultaneous campaign in Ecuador – and some have not. The on-again-off-again tariffs, a still-moving target that has left many businesses and industries scrambling to keep up and plan remain. As a result of the dense news cycle, the members of…
Vice Chair’s Annual Report to 158th Convention
Last year, 2025, was once again a volatile year. The beginning of the year was torn by the confusion of new tariffs and a new posturing of the U.S. on the world stage. As the year progressed, a more predictable view emerged. We were able to end the year on a high note.
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