Wespath Market Update
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The Wespath Market Update is produced weekly and provides information for institutional investors on the economy and financial markets.


Latest PRI Scores Now Available

Each year, as a signatory of the Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI), Wespath completes a questionnaire that reviews its sustainable investment program. The PRI then provides feedback and peer benchmarking regarding Wespath’s ESG integration and other sustainable investing activities.

We are pleased to share that Wespath received an “A+” for overall Strategy and Governance and met or exceeded peers in every asset class category. Check out our full PRI scorecard now. For more information on Wespath’s assessment, see PRI’s scoring methodology or refer to Wespath’s Transparency Report.


Insights From Our Investment Managers

J.P. Morgan: Market Recap

BlackRock: Weekly Commentary


Market Performance Summary

Shares key interest rates and a weekly summary of equity, fixed income, commodities, and sector performance.

https://extranet.wespath.org/express/WII-Weekly/Weekly-Newsletter-Master.pdf

Market Commentary

This week we share the work of Wespath’s Positive Social Purpose (PSP) Lending Program.

In our new white paper, PSP Director Sylvia Poniecki reflects on the program’s 30-year anniversary and describes how the need for affordable housing provides an opportunity for Wespath to strengthen local communities while providing a market rate of return.

https://www.wespath.com/assets/1/7/5607.pdf

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