FOMC: Anticipating the Trump-et Blowing

BOSTON, MA, December 18, 2024 — The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) met today for its final meeting of 2024. The FOMC lowered the Federal Funds Target Rate by 25 bps to 4.25-4.50%, meeting market expectations. Inflation data hovers above the Fed’s 2% target, primarily driven by services. Policymakers underscored the durability of economic expansion and […]

December 18, 2024

LIM Recognized in Pension & Investments’ Best Places to Work in Money Management

BOSTON, MA – December 9, 2024: Longfellow Investment Management Co., LLC (LIM) has been recognized in the 2024 Best Places to Work in Money Management awards announced by Pensions & Investments. The 13th annual survey and recognition program is dedicated to identifying and recognizing the best employers in the money management industry. “We are honored […]

• Awards and Recognition

December 9, 2024

November 2024 Market Review

Another month of solid economic data and a shifting presidential administration drove markets in November. The FOMC announced a move to lower rates by 25 bps. While the move was expected by the market, FOMC commentary was viewed as slightly hawkish given the stability in recent economic data. Nonfarm payrolls increased slightly, and Core CPI […]

December 5, 2024

November 2024 Sustainable Investment Update

In the weeks since Donald Trump was elected 47th president of the United States, media outlets have speculated what “devastation” and “setbacks” might be in store for the domestic climate agenda and clean energy transition. Despite these headlines, there are still several reasons to be optimistic about the future of decarbonization. This month, we also […]

December 4, 2024

LIM Sponsors Second CFA Society of Boston’s Sustainable Investing Conference

On Wednesday, November 20, Longfellow is sponsoring CFA Society Boston’s Sustainable Investing Half-Day Conference. The event will explore the latest research and trends in the field of transition finance including panel discussions on macroeconomic influences of the energy transition, emerging regulations, and implementing transition finance in the investment process. We hope to see you there! […]

• Company News

November 18, 2024

FOMC: The Slow March to Neutral

BOSTON, MA, November 7, 2024 — The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) met today to assess the state of the U.S. economy and monetary policy. What We Learned Following up on its 50-bps rate cut in September, the FOMC lowered the Federal Funds Target Rate by 25 bps to 4.50-4.75%, matching market expectations. Inflation data […]

November 7, 2024

Thoughts on Trump 2.0

BOSTON, MA, November 6, 2024 — LIM has published thoughts on the potential effects of the election on financial markets. Although former President Trump has already served one term, some policies and actions remain uncertain going into a second term. Based on speeches and interviews, we have tried to briefly summarize a few key policy elements […]

November 6, 2024

October 2024 Market Review

Strong economic data released in October saw U.S. Treasury yields rise sharply across the curve, breaking a five-month streak of falling rates. Inflation data was higher than expected with services inflation, particularly shelter, remaining persistently high. Other economic data also pointed to enduring growth and a healthy consumer, casting doubt on the magnitude and urgency […]

LIM Recognized as a Top 100 Women-Led Business in MA for Fifth Time

BOSTON, MA, November 1, 2024 – Longfellow Investment Management Co., LLC (LIM) is honored to be recognized as one of the top 100 women-led businesses in Massachusetts for the fifth time. The Women’s Edge and its partner The Boston Globe hosted a breakfast this morning to recognize and celebrate the 100 organizations. “These 100 exceptional […]

• Awards and Recognition

November 1, 2024

October 2024 Sustainable Investment Update

Earlier this year, President Biden paused approvals of new liquefied natural gas (LNG) export developments as the administration sought to better understand the related economic and environmental impacts. Since then, conflicting findings have been published, leading to more questions about whether LNG can be a reliable transition fuel to support decarbonization. This month, we also […]

October 31, 2024