What’s moving the markets?
War in Ukraine. The continued conflict in Ukraine remains the dominant headline moving the market. We expect companies in the energy and agricultural sectors to remain in high demand given… …
What’s moving the markets?
The Russia/Ukraine conflict. There is no doubt that the conflict in Ukraine perpetuated by a belligerent and hostile Russia has upended the market. This is THE issue currently moving the markets… …
Market volatility: How to be the confident investor
Stock market tremors can feel like a roller coaster ride. Even the thought of the market potentially hitting the skids deters many young people from starting to invest to begin… …
What’s moving the markets?
Inflation and monetary tightening. The Federal Reserve has been at the top of investment market minds lately. Market volatility has increased with the inflation numbers and expectations that the Fed will need to act… …
What’s moving the markets?
Omicron variant. The arrival of the Omicron variant of COVID-19 sent a jolt through the equity markets the Friday after Thanksgiving. We have seen the market react to news of… …
What’s moving the markets?
Earnings in the spotlight. Corporate earnings have once again taken center stage in the market movements as companies continue to deliver strong revenue and earnings growth. Positive earnings were expected… …
What’s moving the markets?
Political dysfunction in Washington. Divisions in Congress continue to rage as efforts to address the looming debt ceiling and pass the bipartisan infrastructure package remain stymied. Senate Republicans refuse to raise the… …
What financial freedom looks like (and how to achieve it)
The notion of financial freedom has evolved quite a bit recently. Wealth accumulation alone no longer dictates whether someone is successful. Instead, it has become less about the amount of… …
What’s moving the markets?
Federal Reserve walking a tightrope. Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell continues his reassurances that the punch bowl will not be removed yet. While he has indicated his inflation criteria have been… …
What’s moving the markets?
Infrastructure deal. The bipartisan infrastructure deal has successfully made its way through the initial stages of legislating. Now comes the hard part – amending and securing a final successful vote in… …