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1st Quarter 2013 Economic Report

1st Quarter 2013 Economic Report

Summary and Outlook The growth rate of the US economy and corporate earnings declined in 2012, as consumers’ continue to battle low income growth and high debt levels. At 63%, wo...

4th Quarter 2012 Economic Report

4th Quarter 2012 Economic Report

Summary and Outlook President Obama was reelected by a wide margin in electoral votes, yet the margin of victory by popular vote was a slim 4%. Republicans retained control of the ...

3rd Quarter 2012 Economic Report

3rd Quarter 2012 Economic Report

Summary and Outlook Developed nations throughout the world are in a slump. Our economy is stumbling along at 1.3% growth as consumers use surplus cash to reduce debt, and a strong ...

2nd Quarter 2012 Economic Report

2nd Quarter 2012 Economic Report

Summary and Outlook A sharp decline in business spending slowed economic growth last quarter. Despite strong contributions from auto sales and residential real estate, real GDP gro...

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Client Letters


Client Letter March 2013
Apr 4, 2013 | Read →

The markets seemed impervious to shock and crisis during March, as sequester cuts, Cyprus, and Italy were unable to halt the market’s advance. However, uncertainty was evident as...

Client Letter February 2013
Mar 12, 2013 | Read →

February was another positive month for the stock market, yet the gain masked significant rotation and volatility within the market.  In January, oil & gas, health care, and c...

Client Letter January 2013
Feb 4, 2013 | Read →

Improving investor sentiment lead to an increase in the flow of capital into equity mutual funds lifting the S&P TR index 5.18% in January. Intermediate term interest rates inc...

Client Letter December 2012
Jan 4, 2013 | Read →

  In December, the flat return for the S&P 500 TR Index masked significant volatility. Markets weakened during the final quarter of the year as uncertainty related to majo...

November 2012 Client Letter
Dec 3, 2012 | Read →

The modest gain in the stock market this month hid the strong ups and downs investors experienced following a close election and a string of mixed economic news. Uncertainty usuall...

October 2013 Client Letter
Nov 2, 2012 | Read →

October is the month in which most companies report third-quarter earnings and begin to forecast their sales for the next year. Analysts reduced earnings expectations for the third...

Economic Reports


1st Quarter 2013 Economic Report
Apr 12, 2013 | Read →

Summary and Outlook The growth rate of the US economy and corporate earnings declined in 2012, as consumers’ continue to battle low income growth and high debt levels. At 63%, wo...

4th Quarter 2012 Economic Report
Jan 4, 2013 | Read →

Summary and Outlook President Obama was reelected by a wide margin in electoral votes, yet the margin of victory by popular vote was a slim 4%. Republicans retained control of the ...

3rd Quarter 2012 Economic Report
Oct 3, 2012 | Read →

Summary and Outlook Developed nations throughout the world are in a slump. Our economy is stumbling along at 1.3% growth as consumers use surplus cash to reduce debt, and a strong ...

2nd Quarter 2012 Economic Report
Jul 3, 2012 | Read →

Summary and Outlook A sharp decline in business spending slowed economic growth last quarter. Despite strong contributions from auto sales and residential real estate, real GDP gro...

1st Quarter 2012 Economic Report
Apr 5, 2012 | Read →

Summary and Outlook Our economy grew 1.7%, before inflation during 2011 compared to 3% in 2010 and headline inflation was up 2.9% versus 2.2%. Corporate profits were up 7.9% in 201...

4th Quarter 2011 Economic Report
Jan 12, 2012 | Read →

Summary and Outlook Elections this year will determine leadership in countries representing 50% of world economic output, including the USA, China, France, Russia, South Korea, and...

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Gimbal Capital Management

About GIMBAL CAPITAL MANAGEMENT

Gimbal Capital Management provides investment management services to high net worth individuals. For the past eleven years we have focused on managing balanced investment portfolios and building Gimbal into a company that will endure for many years to come.

What's a GIMBAL?

Gimbal noun \ `gim-bəl \ Invented by Philo of Byzantium, a gimbal is a mechanical device used to keep objects stable, made of two or more rings mounted at right angles. Compasses mounted with three gimbals provide three-dimensional stability.

At Gimbal Capital Management, we apply the principles of asset allocation and security selection using a disciplined and proven investment process. These are the "gimbals" we use to generate consistent returns for our clients, regardless of the market environment.

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