01|09|2019
Happy New Year | January 4, 2019
Happy New Year! For many investors, this new year brings new hope that 2019 will look more like 2017 rather than 2018! Let’s run the play-by-play by looking at...
12|27|2018
Nothing to See | December 21, 2018
As the year draws to an end, there is nothing going on. Rates have increased, the government has shut-down, oil prices are falling, and inflation is fading. Like I...
12|18|2018
Nothing but Bears | December 14, 2018
The Bears have dominated for the first time since 2011! And no, I’m not talking about the ones in Chicago! Europe Concerns in Europe were wide spread last week....
12|12|2018
Debbie Downer | December 7, 2018
There is always one at the party that talks about their foot fungus and starts a wave of negativity… Debbie Downer visited the Bull Market Party last week! Optimism...
12|05|2018
Ole Reliable | November 30, 2018
Historically, an inverted yield curve has been a reliable indicator of a recession. Is there a reason it may not be as accurate this economic expansion cycle? Ole Reliable...
11|27|2018
Geopolitical Outcomes | November 23, 2018
Geopolitical risks always persist, but currently, they are directly impacting economic viability. What are the likely outcomes? G-20 While the focus should be on the G-20, the US and...
11|20|2018
Brexit Turmoil | November 16, 2018 | Market Thoughts
After a year and a half of worrying about Brexit, a deal has been reached. Turmoil around the EU is not decreasing… Brexit While a deal has been reached,...
11|14|2018
Missing Something | November 9, 2018
Markets expanded last week, mostly post elections. Still, are we missing something… a threat that lurks beneath and could put a stop to this expansion? Washington Monday through Wednesday...
11|07|2018
Bloody October | November 2, 2018
Markets clawed back some of their losses from a bloody October. Trade and earnings had much to do with markets recapturing their footing. Trade At the open of the...
10|09|2018
Trading Foes | October 5, 2018
Markets gave back all their gains on Thursday and Friday. Much of it was related to trading foes, was there just cause for the reversal? The Good The USMCA...