Market Commentary
Our latest market observations and research.
The Economy is Strong, But…
The stock market caught a second wind during the summer months. After a wild roller coaster ride in the first half of the year, stock indexes finally cleared their late January highs in the last week of the quarter. With another strong quarter of economic growth...
Using Dr. Copper to Check the Pulse of the Global Economy
Holy cow! This economy is on fire; witness the second quarter U.S. GDP growth rate of 4.1%. Is it sustainable or a just a temporary spurt? It’s often said that the Copper price has a PHD in economics, because of its widespread use in many diverse industries. That use...
Strong Quarter, Staying Positive
Photo by Jungwoo Hong on Unsplash The stock market grew nicely this quarter, despite fears of possible trade wars, higher interest rates and interim bouts of volatility. A rather noisy ongoing trade dispute with China, the European Union, and even our neighbor and...
Whatever Happened to the Business Cycle?
July 2018 will mark the 108th month of the economic recovery, making it the second longest expansion in history. Another 12-months or so and it will be the longest ever. Moreover, the consensus of economists foresees little trouble ahead. As of May 2018, Goldman...
Webinar: How to Earn Better Returns with Less Risk
High Quality = Better Returns + Less Risk Click to watch a recording of the webinar - How to Earn Better Returns with Less Risk. Description: --Stock Market Update—Is the Correction Over? --Should You Be Chasing Returns or Chasing Safety? --Why We Believe It’s...
Staying Positive: It’s Likely Just a Correction
Volatility returned to the markets during the first quarter and stocks are experiencing their first significant correction in well over a year. Indeed, the last two months are a reminder that markets go through periods of weakness, despite last year’s nearly...