The Wealth Blog
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…
A Terrific Start to the Year – January 23, 2019
The S&P 500 Index1 is up 13.6% since its most recent bottom on Christmas Eve. Year-to-date (thru 1.21.19), the index is up an impressive 6.5%…
Stocks and a Government Shutdown – January 22, 2019
The partial government shutdown entered its 27th day last Friday. It is the longest on record. Essential services continue, there is a no interruption in…
Scheduled Office Closure – January 18, 2019
Please be advised that we will be closed on Monday, January 21st, in observance of Martin Luther King Day. We will resume our normal hours…