When Doves Fly – March 25, 2019
Wednesday’s Fed meeting had four big takeaways. The Fed is projecting no rate hikes this year, down from two at the December meeting. And the…
Navigating the Fed – March 20, 2019
The Federal Reserve’s meeting concludes Wednesday. Virtually no one sees a rate increase from the current fed funds rate of 2.25 -2.50%. On the radar—…
In Like a Lion – March 6, 2019
As we enter March, we are coming up on the 10-year anniversary of the bull market. In the depths of the Great Recession, the S&P…
Let’s All Go! – February 28, 2019
We will be participating in the Spring Home Improvement Show this year! We understand low temperatures and adverse weather might make getting out of the…
Inflation – What’s Hot, What’s Not – February 25, 2019
The Federal Reserve is on hold right now regarding interest rates. How long it remains on hold will depend primarily on the economy. But one…
Mid-Week Notes Feb. 13th 2019
Slow Ride – Q4 Earnings Solid but Growth Set to Stall in Q1 Q4 S&P 5001 earnings are expected to rise 16.5% from a year…
January was Impressive, Now What – February 6, 2019
Stocks were extremely oversold in late December. December’s selloff didn’t reflect the economic fundamentals. The S&P 500 Index1 has advanced 16% from the Dec. 24…
A Kinder Gentler Fed – February 4, 2019
The Federal Reserve ended its two-day meeting and left interest rates unchanged – no surprise. However, we witnessed a shift in the tone and substance…
It’s Go-Time for the Fed – January 30, 2019
The Federal Reserve’s two-day meeting concludes Wednesday. The fed funds rate is expected to hold at 2.25-2.50%. Attention turns to Fed Chief Jerome Powell’s press…
One Leading Economic Indicator That’s Flashing a Green Light – January 28, 2019
Last year’s stock market selloff was blamed on several factors. Among the concerns – fears the Federal Reserve’s desire to gradually raise interest rates might…