Business Edge – Sept 2025

Finley Davis shares the September Business Edge Report with insights on jobs, rates, housing, sectors, and investor sentiment for business owners.

August Market Update: Watch the CIO Briefing

The latest RiskBridge CIO Chartbook is now available, along with a concise video briefing from CIO Bill Kennedy. He shares timely insights on the slowing economy, potential Fed rate cuts, global inflation trends, and where RiskBridge sees opportunities taking shape.

Watch the full video and download the chartbook to stay informed on what’s moving the markets.

July 22, 2025: Volatility Index

We are almost through what is typically one of the quietest months of the year for US equity volatility (July), with two consistently choppy months ahead (August and October). The VIX peaked in 2025 at 52.3 in early April, a four-standard deviation move, mainly due to the trade wars.

Business Edge: July 2025

This month’s Business Edge report highlights the latest economic indicators, from payroll gains to shifting sector activity, and what they may mean for your business strategy moving forward.

Markets and the Middle East

Geopolitical tensions are rising, but history shows markets often react differently than headlines suggest. RiskBridge breaks down the current conflict, its market implications, and why this could signal opportunity, not panic.

MARKET VIEWS

This summer could test even the most seasoned investors. From debt ceiling volatility to shifting Fed expectations and rising inflation risks, RiskBridge outlines what’s keeping markets on edge and where selective opportunities may lie.

Business Edge: June 2025

This month’s Business Edge Report breaks down key economic indicators from June 2025 and explores how they may impact business strategy. Get insights on hiring trends, interest rates, manufacturing activity, and what to watch for in the months ahead.

Navigating the Summer Storm

From expiring tariff pauses to a looming debt ceiling showdown, this brief outlines the key risks and what they could mean across asset classes.

Market Report: May 27, 2025

The latest CIO Chartbook from RiskBridge dives into the market’s shifting landscape—from rising interest rates and cautious equity positioning to liquidity concerns and global currency movements. Discover what these signals could mean for your investment strategy.

Business Edge: May 2025

Slower job growth, a stabilizing yield curve, and shifting investor sentiment are all pointing to changes beneath the surface. This month’s Business Edge Report breaks down what these signals could mean for your business strategy.