Monday August 24, 2015 was an historic day for the U.S. Stock Market. Shortly after the 9:30 am start of trading the Dow Jones Industrial Average (The Dow) had dropped more than 1,000 points, which has never happened before. The drop represented a loss of 6 ½% (give or take) of the market value, … Read More
Financial Market Outlook
Are Lower Oil Prices Good or Bad for the Markets and the Economy?
Lower oil prices, which lead to lower gas prices, are good for the American economy – like a “tax break” for the consumer - or so the story goes. Paying less at the pump leads to more money in your pocket, which results in more discretionary spending (read: buying things) and greater GDP. It is a … Read More
Market Outlook 2014– Are We Disconnected From Reality?
“Reality is merely an illusion, albeit a persistent one.” – Albert Einstein “One person’s craziness is another person’s reality.” – Tim Burton It’s quiet out there … really quiet. At least as far as the markets are concerned. With the stock market indexes up strong, and no market “correction” … Read More
Market Outlook October, 2013 – Are We Picking Up Dimes in Front of a Bulldozer?
October 2013 Market Outlook (PDF) “We sail within a vast sphere, ever drifting in uncertainty, driven from end to end.” – Blaise Pascal “The financial markets are generally unpredictable. So that one has to have different scenarios … The idea that you can actually predict what’s going to happen … Read More
Monthly Market Overview and Economic Summary – September, 2013
Welcome to our Monthly Market Overview and Economic Summary for September, 2013. As we expected, August was a rough month for the markets as we approach the seasonally worst time of the year for equities. The PowerPoint presentation is also available here: Resources: Fixed Income Strategist … Read More
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