NEWS & INSIGHTS
Stocks and bonds suffered simultaneous losses in the first quarter of the year. Inflation continued to escalate, with increased risks that inflation could be more persistent versus transitory. Russia’s invasion of...
Geopolitical conflicts such as the Russian invasion of Ukraine have a direct impact on investment portfolios because of the tragedy and fear they produce. Markets do not like uncertainty and will enter a phase of...
Stock markets rounded out a third consecutive year of impressive gains. Inflation reached levels not seen in decades, increasing prices for businesses and consumers. The pandemic lingers on, now including the current...
The stock market’s strong pandemic recovery hit a speed bump in the third quarter. Market volatility spiked in September largely due to concerns about China and inflation outlooks. Growth is still occurring, giving...
As a consumer it is hard not to notice when the prices of the goods and services you buy are increasing. Over time we have come to expect prices to rise. A new car bought in the 90s was sure to be bought at a lower...
Our US economy is growing faster than we’ve seen it grow in decades. US vaccine availability is helping life return to pre-pandemic levels, but progress is slower internationally. Inflation is becoming an unpleasant...
There’s a lot of buzz about cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin these days. The topic is likely crossing your radar whether you’re reading about it in the news, monitoring Elon Musk’s tweets, or hearing about it in...
Optimism is increasing throughout the world and the investment markets. Stocks continue to do well, with US stocks still outpacing broad international benchmarks. Rising interest rates spark discussions about...
The coronavirus global pandemic besieged the world in 2020, impacting the health of individuals, businesses and the economy. The S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average reached new all-time highs by year-end,...
The Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 index climbed to new highs in the third quarter. The economy and the investment markets remain divided, but with economic improvements. Risks do exist, especially as we...
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