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Quarterly Market Insights for 3rd Quarter 2025

– The labor market has the Fed’s attention – Shutdowns typically have a limited market impact – Central banks have been the backbone of gold rally – The AI investment boom has accelerated – Megacap tech and small caps were 3Q25 winners

Quarterly Market Insights for 2nd Quarter 2025

– Tariff pivot defused April market panic – China trade truce further stoked market rally – AI CapEx and tariff pull-forward drove 1Q25 earnings – Front-loaded OBBBA supported steeper yield curve – Big Themes: AI Buildout, Reshoring, Deregulation

Jeffery Bowman Joins Trust Company of North Carolina

Fidelity Bank is pleased to announce Jeffery Bowman has joined Trust Company of North Carolina as a Vice President, and Wealth Portfolio Manager. In his new position, Mr. Bowman is responsible for managing and monitoring investment portfolios for trust and investment clients. His office is located at 100 West Chatham Street in Cary. Jeffery brings […]

Jeff Bowman

Mr. Bowman joined Trust Company of North Carolina in 2025. As Vice President and Wealth Portfolio Manager, he oversees the management and monitoring of investment portfolios for trust and investment clients. With over a decade of experience in the financial industry, he specializes in developing customized investment strategies aligned with each client’s financial goals and […]

Quarterly Market Insights for 1st Quarter 2025

– The DeepSeek news initiated 1Q market pressure – Tariff angst amplified volatility up through April 2 – The bond market forced the April 9 de-escalation – Gold has outshined the USD, Treasuries, and Bitcoin – Diversification is an investor’s best friend in 2025

Quarterly Market Insights for 4th Quarter 2024

4th Quarter 2024 Market Insights – Lowered recession risk = higher bond yields – White House focused on inflation and energy policy – AI data center buildout presents opportunities – Deregulation could more than offset tariff risks

Quarterly Market Insights for 3rd Quarter 2024

3rd Quarter 2024 Market Insights - Rate Cuts and Rotations - Economic Outlook and Investment Policy.

Austin Gilliard

Mr. Gilliard, Fiduciary Officer, joined Trust Company of North Carolina in January 2024. He holds a Juris Doctorate Degree from Campbell University School of Law and a Master’s in Trust and Wealth Management from Campbell University School of Business. He is responsible for supporting the Trust Company of North Carolina team in maintaining and serving […]

Quarterly Market Insights for 2nd Quarter 2024

2nd Quarter 2024 Market Insights – The Fed looks ready to cut in September – A slowing economy has been embraced by markets – Broader earnings growth is expected in 2H24 – Election year autumns typically present opportunity

Quarterly Market Insights for 1st Quarter 2024

1st Quarter 2024 Market Insights - Improved Labor Supply Has Helped Slow Inflation - Resilient Demand Could Keep Rates High - Stock Market Leadership Broadened a bit in 1Q24 - Election Cycles Often = Volatility and Opportunity.

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