03|03|2016

Bipolar Week in Geopolitical Unrest

Every day came with reluctance from investors with a constant flow of geopolitical change. That being said, the S&P 500 still managed to end the week in positive territory....

03|03|2016

Can a Dove Kill a Bull?

Janet Yellen, dubbed a dove by many in the media may be the largest threat to the current bull market.  The threat does not come from acting in a...

03|03|2016

Primary – Tertiary Influences…

Many things impact equity markets on a daily basis.  Some have a great impact and some have very minimal impact.  Here are some explanations as to why. Primary Influence...

03|03|2016

Low Rates for Long???

Interest Rates as of 8/29/2014, www.oppenheimerfunds.com Recently we have seen the S&P 500 cross 2000 points, the Dow Jones at record highs, and domestic GDP at 4.2%.  Typically all...

03|03|2016

Irrational Exuberance

Stock prices have risen without a meaningful correction (in excess of 10%) for over 2 years.  Have stock prices grown to a level where irrational exuberance could spell a...

03|03|2016

Economic Catch 22…

Over the last several years the US economy has strengthened on the back of the consumer.  Is it possible that very strength could hold back going forward? Services and...

03|03|2016

Inflation 6 Pack

Consumer Price Indices (CPI) for several countries were released last week.  CPI for the US softened, but with recent volatility in energy prices we can look at Core CPI...

03|03|2016

Cheeseburger in Canada

As many of you have heard by now, Burger King is moving north of the border.  This was a strategic move not for business purposes, but rather from a...

03|03|2016

Volatility Shift

Over the summer volatility hit lows in the 10’s, but over the last several weeks volatility has started to make a resurgence. On the surface it does not seem...

03|03|2016

Unlucky Number 7???

Over the last 2 years the market has pulled back 7% on three separate occasions.  Each time it appeared the market was heading for correction territory (10% or more),...