Obama’s first two years were great for the market

Mott Capital Management’s crystal ball prediction for 2018

Despite rising geopolitical risks, tariff threats, and shifting rate expectations, global markets remain resilient—buoyed by strong fundamentals, easing inflation, and tactical policy pivots across major economies.

With upcoming economic data likely skewed by hurricane disruptions, the current figures may represent the last clear snapshot of underlying trends before the bond market faces additional uncertainty.