Some market strategists are calling the end of the bear market already … do you think they’re right? (Keep reading to see what could be behind the surge, as well as a breakdown of how the $2 trillion CARES Act affects your wallet.) With markets whipping between rallies and retreats, it’s natural to ask: Is it time to…
If you ask an economist what makes them toss and turn at night, chances are they’ll tell you, “Fear of missing the warning signs of a recession.” After all, for anyone who studies the economy for a living, few things could be worse than a sudden economic slump catching you by surprise. That’s why many…
China has introduced a new weapon to use in the trade war with the United States. That weapon? Its own currency. On Thursday, August 1, President Trump proposed a new slate of tariffs on Chinese goods. In response, the Chinese central bank devalued its currency – the yuan – to more than seven to the…
Over the past century, many of the world’s leading economists have studied the art- or science – of investing. Dozens of investing theories, models, and systems have been created, most of them requiring a PhD to understand. But when it comes to learning how to invest, sometimes it’s best to tum to the people who…
“We are now in a bear market – here’s what that means”— CNBC headline on December 24, 2018 “The stock market rally to start 2019 is one for the history books”— CNBC headline on February 22, 2018 If you’re like most people, it’s probably not uncommon for you to plan your day or week based…
As we near the end of the fourth month of 2019 and the markets reach closer to new heights, I’m compelled to point you back to one of our LinkedIn posts from last October. At the time, the market had just ended a horrible first week of the Quarter and it didn’t get much better…
I present you with two quotes: “Democracy is the form of government in which the free are rulers.” – Aristotle “I tell you, all politics is applesauce.” – Will Rogers Whichever quote best describes your attitude about the upcoming election, the fact remains that on November 6, we have an opportunity to perform our civic duty as…