In a time of market swings and global uncertainty, New Covenant Trust Company (NCTC) hosted a free webinar that explored how investors can remain faithful stewards in volatile markets. The webinar, “Faithful Investing in Uncertain Times,” opened with Rev. Erin Skinner, Ministry Relations Officer for the Presbyterian Foundation, who welcomed participants and offered a brief … Continued
October brings more than just crisp air and changing leaves — it’s also Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a time to reflect on how we protect our digital lives. As cyber threats continue to evolve, so must our defenses. Whether you’re checking your accounts online or emailing your financial institutions, safeguarding your financial information is more important … Continued
The S&P 500 is up around +32% from its April 8 low at the time of this writing, continuing a relentless push higher that has accelerated in recent weeks. Markets have been cheered by the Federal Reserve’s decision to cut interest rates by a quarter point in September, while signaling at least a couple of … Continued
When it comes to managing your money and planning for the future, choosing the right investment partner is critical. But not every investment firm or financial services organization is the same. Corporate structure, compensation models, regulatory oversight and even the way they handle your investment goals can vary significantly from one firm to the next. … Continued
In some ways, a whip-saw market with historic volatility was not a far-fetched outcome for the first half of 2025. Following the 2024 election, and with a January inauguration looming, many strategists were in fact calling for elevated volatility and uncertainty heading into 2025. The way the first 100 days of the new administration went, … Continued
The S&P 500 gained over +6% in May, ending the month up nearly +15% from April 21, when trade tensions between the United States and China first began to visibly thaw. U.S. stocks are now slightly higher than where they started the year, fixed income is mostly flat, and international stocks are up double digits. … Continued
Not too long ago, scam emails were typically easy to catch — they were full of spelling and grammar errors. Now that bad actors can use AI to help draft their emails, it is more difficult to spot fraudulent messages. I recently received the screenshot above from a church member who I know well. She … Continued
We all know that markets dislike uncertainty, and that this administration was likely to provide more surprises than usual, but almost no one was expecting the April 2 announcement of new tariffs on much of the world, friends and rivals alike, that were much higher than the tariffs being charged on U.S. goods by those … Continued
New Covenant Trust Company (NCTC) was pleased to host a webinar on responsible investing, in partnership with the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). The webinar explored the impact of values-based investment strategies on financial markets and social change, as well as the impact on investors who choose to incorporate these types of strategies. Moderated by Rev. Dana … Continued
Between February 19 and March 13, the S&P 500 lost around -10.1%. Considering that 10% corrections have occurred on average every 1.5 years, with the last one being in October 2023, many observers were expecting that a pullback may be likely in 2025. With markets coming off their best two consecutive years since the 1990s, … Continued