Q3 2019 Market Outlook

Q3 2019 Market Outlook

The resiliency of the US equity market again was evident in the second quarter of 2019.  The trade concerns of May faded quickly and the market rallied as the Federal Reserve and the European Central Bank both indicated easier monetary policy may be forthcoming.  For...
The Federal Reserve: What Me Worry

The Federal Reserve: What Me Worry

So, it’s safe to say, the market was very disappointed by the Fed’s 25 basis points tightening yesterday as well as the guidance provided for future hikes in 2019.  Reading the FOMC minutes from November and listening to Fed Chairmen Powell’s remarks at his speech at...
Elections, Policy, Trade and Markets

Elections, Policy, Trade and Markets

Now that mid-term elections are behind us, economic and investment decision makers can get back to business.  We will know soon how much of the October swoon was related to interest rate fears and how much was election related.  Given the market’s strong initial...