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Market Commentary: September 17, 2026
Markets navigated a difficult week as oil prices surged alongside 10-year Treasury yields. Unfortunately, the view ahead also looks far from smooth sailing. We believe investors should brace for continued near-term volatility as markets confront a number of headwinds, both new and ongoing.
Why the Treasury market’s newfound calm could break down in September
MarketWatch - Hank Smith, Director and Head of Investment Strategy, was quoted in a [...]
Market Commentary: August 19, 2026
Two of the main headwinds facing U.S. equity markets are inflation and rising long-term interest rates. While inflation remains sticky, the most recent CPI data showed some easing in price pressures. However, attention has increased on the Treasury yield curve, and by extension, what interest rates and the scale of U.S. Treasury debt issuance are signaling about America's fiscal health.
Hank Smith is joined by a panel of experts from The Haverford Trust Company on this episode of Speaking of Quality to discuss the 2026 Economic and Market Outlook, looking back at trends from 2025 and sharing predictions for the year ahead.
Hank Smith is joined by Maxine Cuffe, Vice President & Director of Global Strategies at The Haverford Trust Company, on this episode to share some of their favorite moments and lessons from Season 5 of Speaking of Quality.
Hank Smith is joined by Rosemary DiRita, Vice President and Philanthropic Advisor at The Haverford Trust Company, on this episode of Speaking of Quality to discuss the challenges nonprofits face today, creative structures for giving, and the role of a philanthropic advisor.
Hank Smith is joined by Loretta Mester, member of The Haverford Trust Company’s Board of Directors, on this episode of Speaking of Quality to discuss fiscal policy, lessons from previous economic crises, and the current economic outlook.
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NYSE TV – Hank Smith, Director, Head of Investment Strategy was recently interviewed by [...]
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Hank Smith is joined by Pat Roberts and Nancy Blair, co-founders of AIM Academy and the AIM Institute for Learning and Research, on this episode of Speaking of Quality to discuss overcoming entrepreneurial challenges, planning for the future, and the importance of literacy and diverse methods of learning.
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Hank Smith is joined by Joyce Abbott, author, public figure, and retired Philadelphia School District educator, on this episode of Speaking of Quality to discuss the power of teamwork, her philosophy for teaching, and the importance of learning about financial literacy and civics at an early age.
