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Global equity markets were always concentrated. The U.S. is just catching up.

Rising U.S. equity concentration is real, but a global view shows it is not unique - and international diversification does not automatically reduce concentration risk.

Sanjeev Pati, CFAFounder, Scatterplot

June 18, 2026 · 7 min read

Fed Rate Hikes Since 1994: What Happened in Each Cycle

Inflation, unemployment and equity returns across seven Fed rate-hike episodes since 1994, each with its start, end and accompanying FOMC statement.

Sanjeev Pati, CFA

September 21, 2026 · 10 min read

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September 2026 Market Update: Oil Up, Gold and Long-Term Treasuries Down Since the Iran Conflict

September 2026 market update: U.S. stocks sit 2.6% below their August high, and gold and long-term Treasuries are down since the Iran conflict. 10 charts.