Dave Baker

David Baker

Senior Director, Investment Strategy and Communications

David is Senior Director, Investment Strategy and Communications at Laird Norton Wealth Management. While his focus is mainly on the numbers, David also writes the firm’s monthly Flash report, and he is a key contributor to LNWM’s quarterly economic commentaries.

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Investment Management
December 05, 2023
Economic Flash: A November to Remember

As we exit 2023, U.S. markets seem to be pricing in a higher probability of a soft economic landing. This may be premature given the unfolding impac...

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Economic Flash
Video: Economic Flash November 2023

How we are positioning portfolios for a more volatile and evolving market regime. By David Baker, Senior Director, Investment Strategy and Communica...

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Investment Management
November 02, 2023
Economic Flash: A Year Full of Surprises

The risk/reward tradeoff is now much more positive for bonds and credit-oriented investments than it has been in many years.

Investment Management
September 20, 2023
Money Market Funds: What’s the Diff?

The yields on many money market funds are now at 5% or higher (pre-tax), making them a more attractive place to park cash than they have been for s...

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Economic Flash
Video: Economic Flash August 2023

How we’re preparing for a potentially more volatile 2nd half of the year. By David Baker, Senior Director, Investment Strategy and Communications.

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Investment Management
August 03, 2023
Economic Flash: Tug-of-War Update

Macroeconomic forces remain in a tug-of-war as U.S. fiscal stimulus comes up against the unfolding impact of 11 interest rate increases, making the ...

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Economic Flash
Video: Economic Flash July 2023

As bank lending tightens, where we’re seeing opportunities in the credit markets. By David Baker, Senior Director, Investment Strategy and Communi...

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Investment Management
July 06, 2023
Economic Flash: Too Far, Too Fast for 2023 Rebound?

The probability of recession remains elevated, with more interest rate increases expected and signs of economic deterioration finally starting to ta...

Economic Flash
Video: Economic Flash June 2023

The biggest threat to the U.S. economy as jobs continue to be plentiful and inflation seems to have peaked. By David Baker, Senior Director, Investm...

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