Market Update: Back to School 2020
Back to school this year is definitely different. On the one hand, like other years, it marks the end of summer, the arrival of cooler weather, and kids hitting the Continue Reading →
Category Archives: Market and Economic Commentary
2020: Midyear Outlook
To put it mildly, 2020 has been an extremely challenging year so far. Despite the uncertainty we’re all facing, there are some positive signs for the future. LPL Research’s Midyear Continue Reading →
Thriving in Volatile Markets
Understandably, I have been getting questions from clients about the market swings we’ve seen in recent months–what are the causes? How do markets respond to big events, and why is the Continue Reading →
4th of July Update
Clients and Friends: As we head into the long weekend, I hope you’ll take some time to read through the latest letter from LPL: The July Fourth holiday will be Continue Reading →
How Do You Know When You’ve Hit Bottom?
How do you know when you’ve hit bottom? For several years we have been expecting a “correction” in the market, to return stocks to more reasonable prices relative to company Continue Reading →
How to Survive an Attack from an Anaconda
Hello again in less than a week! I’m opting for a zen-looking image for a little bit of calm. Reminding us all to breathe . . . three feet away Continue Reading →
COVID-19 and the Markets
It’s been an eventful week. As you know, the number of Covid-19 cases has continued to increase globally, and new cases have been confirmed in the United States. Countries are making Continue Reading →
COVID-19 Update
Coronavirus fears combined with computer/ algorithmic trading have made for a challenging week. Here is an update on what is going on. The last few days have been tough in Continue Reading →
The Coronavirus Outbreak Is Spreading
News that the coronavirus—known as COVID-19—has spread to South Korea, Italy, Japan, and Iran, has led to massive selling around the globe, with many European markets closing down more than Continue Reading →
February, 2020 Financial Update
Dear Clients and Friends: The start of 2020 has brought increased stock market volatility. The uncharacteristically calm market environment we experienced for much of the past four months was bound Continue Reading →