by Ethan Birchard | Jul 31, 2025 | Summer2025Newsletter
The first half of 2025 has presented a contrast from our perspective as Quaker values investors. On the one hand, as CIO Rich Kent covers in detail, equities have largely rebounded after a steep, tariff-related dive in spring, leaving multiple segments of the market...
by Richard Kent | Jul 31, 2025 | Summer2025Newsletter
To paraphrase country rock group Alabama’s 1985 hit, you can’t keep a good market down. The fear that gripped the markets after President Trump’s April 8th “Liberation Day” tariffs has given way to a more measured approach to trade rhetoric. This shift...
by Amy Carr | Jul 30, 2025 | Summer2025Newsletter
At Friends Fiduciary we, like others, continue to navigate the challenges to sustainability concerns in the current political climate. Despite this, we are continuing our work engaging the companies we hold to improve their impact on people and planet. During the...
by Mimi Blackwell | Jul 30, 2025 | Summer2025Newsletter
Right Relationships & Real Property Many Friends are surprised to learn that FFC still holds deeds to several monthly meetings and other Quaker organizations. It is helpful to examine the evolution of FFC and historical Quaker attitude regarding incorporation to...