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 →
Category Archives: Market and Economic Commentary
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 →
What Mideast Escalation Means for Markets
The U.S. airstrike that killed the top Iranian military commander last week was a major escalation in Mideast tensions. In fact, it would be difficult to overstate the geopolitical significance Continue Reading →
Outlook 2020: Bringing Markets into Focus
Hindsight is 20/20, but finding clarity in future uncertainty can be fuzzy. As we look forward to the year 2020 and a new decade, some key trends and market signals Continue Reading →
Market Update: November, 2019
Clients and Friends: Turning the calendar from October to November brought more than trick-or-treaters, pumpkins, and leaves to rake. It also brought a wave of important economic updates that delivered Continue Reading →