06|19|2019
Stable Volatility | June 14, 2019
Markets were up slightly last week, but you would not know that by looking at volatility. Why did volatility remain elevated while markets stayed stable? Mexico – US On...
06|17|2019
Leading Indicators | June 14, 2019
As I write Market Thoughts, here are some economic indicators that caught my attention. Click here to download the latest insights on economic activity and how they are impacting...
06|11|2019
Driving Markets Up | June 7, 2019
Markets grinded up last week even as tensions rose and economic data continued to show weakness. So, what is driving markets up? Trade Tensions Tensions escalated on two...
06|11|2019
Leading Indicator Watch | June 7, 2019
As I write Market Thoughts, here are some economic indicators that caught my attention. Click here to download the latest insights on economic activity and how they are impacting...
06|04|2019
All-In on Trade | May 31, 2019
Trade disputes escalated last week advancing the battle with China and opening a new front against Mexico. The world seems to be all-in on trade. China- US China was...
06|03|2019
Leading Indicator Watch | May 31, 2019
As I write Market Thoughts, here are some economic indicators that caught my attention. Click here to download the latest insights on economic activity and how they are impacting...
05|31|2019
4 Reasons to Not Leave Your 401K Behind
I worked at that place for 7 years. They were always good to me. Their 401K always did well for me. I’ll just leave it there… NO!!! 401K Performance...
05|29|2019
Mounting Clouds | May 24, 2019
Clouds are mounting around the global economy and it appears no one is safe. What happened? When or will the storm arrive? Trade War The trade war heated up...
05|28|2019
Leading Indicator Watch | May 24, 2019
Services PMI fell to a dangerous level of 50.9 from 53 last week. 50 marks the line of contraction and expansion. Let’s take a look at our other leading...
05|22|2019
Trade, Trade, Trade | May 17, 2019
Trade, trade, trade… Last week was all about trade… How should we expect a prolonged trade battle to impact the economy and markets? GDP Impact Thus far, tariffs have...