What’s moving the markets?
Historic Q2 GDP drop. The GDP numbers for the second quarter showed a historically unprecedented decrease of 32.9%. Read more… Resurging COVID cases. A massive uptick in U.S. coronavirus infections is… …
Black swans: Unpredictable economic turmoil and teaching moments
A “black swan” is a completely unanticipated event which, usually, has a resoundingly negative impact on the economy. These events take everyone by surprise, even the smart folks who spend… …
What’s moving the markets?
Reopening and resurgence. The U.S. is struggling with a resurgence of COVID-19 cases in several states as the country reopens for business. Texas, Florida and Arizona are being hit especially hard,… …
What’s moving the markets?
The Fed is winning. The Federal Reserve’s unparalleled stimulus measures have, in essence, placed a floor under the markets barring any additional unexpected shocks to the system. Much of the stresses… …
What’s moving the markets?
Market vs. economy. The country seems to be in the thick of a tug-of-war battle as May approaches. The COVID-19 pandemic has caused the largest dislocation of jobs, economic activity… …
COVID-19: Where we are and where we are headed
Unprecedented. A virtually nationwide lockdown to mitigate the ongoing spread of disease. The inability to be anywhere near one another for fear of transmitting the virus. The astronomically negative impact… …
What’s moving the markets?
Pandemic causes economic freefall. The markets are responding to the rippling effects caused by the continued spread of COVID-19. The broadening self-distancing and containment efforts of major global economies are having… …
The tipping point: When hiring a financial advisor makes sense (and when it doesn’t)
People often waver on when to hire a financial advisor. Culling through the plethora of general financial and investment advice on Google may do the trick for years. Chatting with… …
What’s moving the markets?
Coronavirus hits the globe. Covid-19, the Coronavirus that originated in Wuhan, China is now spreading throughout the world. The continued uncertainty is starting to materially infect the global economic system. The… …
What’s moving the markets?
Phase One. Done. The United States and China finally came to an agreement in an attempt to de-escalate the ongoing trade war. The parameters of this Phase One deal? The U.S. hit… …