Economic Distortions Created by the Pandemic – Dec 23, 2020
One only needs to walk into a restaurant to see the distortions generated by the Covid pandemic. That assumes the restaurant is open. Sales at…
Rising Covid Cases Hamper the Economy – Dec 21, 2020
Daily Covid cases have jumped and many state officials have introduced new restrictions, which is beginning to have an impact on the economy. In November,…
Looking Ahead to 2021 – December 16, 2020
Assuming we don’t see a steep pullback in stocks over the last two weeks of December, the major averages will finish higher for the year….
Marking the Recession’s End – Dec 14, 2020
The National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) is a private, non-profit, non-partisan organization dedicated to conducting economic research. Why do we care? It is the…
5 Smart Financial Planning Moves to Consider as Year-end Approaches – December 9, 2020
As 2020 wraps up, today is the ideal time to review year-end financial planning strategies. This is a cursory review. We are available to assist,…
Spiking Covid Cases Slow Job Growth – Dec 7, 2020
The economy added 245,000 jobs in November but slowed from October (Figure 1), as rising Covid cases hampered economic activity amid increased restrictions on businesses….
Buying with a Keystroke and a Mouse – November 23, 2020
The Internet has become an indispensable part of our lives. We access information, we communicate, and we purchase goods and services with a few simple…
New Highs – November 18, 2020
The Dow Jones Industrial Average1 eclipsed its February 12 high on Monday, which is the last of the major averages to break out to a…
An Opaque Glimpse at the Next Four Years – November 16, 2020
The post-election environment has created clarity but also raises new questions. One question that usually arises: How might a new president affect stock market performance?…
Presidents, Congress, and Market Scenarios – Nov 11, 2020
Happy Veterans Day and warmest wishes to all those who have served our nation. Today’s topic centers on market scenarios with a focus on political…