As we enter the homestretch of 2017, markets seem to be humming right along. Across the globe we are seeing improving economic fundamentals and stock
Still Holding Steady
Global stock markets are trading near their highs and holding steady since our last post, mid-summer. Bond prices have generally held their gains off
Equity Markets Supported by Steady Interest Rates and Growing Economies
The first half of 2017 has been good for stocks and, as of today, Q3 is starting off well as the Fed is holding its course, and earnings reports for
Solid First Quarter-Now What?
Most major stock indices turned in a 5%+ first quarter. Bond prices bounced some off their end of year lows, showing a 1%-ish total return for the
It’s Time to Pay Attention
The Fed will most likely announce a 1/4% rate hike this week. We will want to watch the stock market's reaction, not just for a few days, but leading
New Highs-Climbing the Wall
Most major U.S. stock indices are at new all-time highs in expectations of economic stimulus, fewer business regulations, and lower corporate taxes.
Time to Re-balance?
Well, we've had a nice run in the U.S. stock market, especially if you look all the way back to the bottom in the spring of 2009. The question on most
Looking Ahead to 2017
Predictions are often easy to make, but even the best researched and considered predictions are often 180 degrees wrong. So for that reason, we are
Game On!
We got our 1/4 point rate hike from the Fed and it seems it's Game On for higher interest rates, barring a dramatic downturn in the economy. The