by Greg | Aug 8, 2019 | Newsletter
Macro Overview Trade tensions escalated as the U.S. announced a 10% tariff commencing September 1st on $300 billion of Chinese imports that haven’t yet been subject to any tariffs. The additional tariffs would essentially apply to nearly all imports from China....
by Greg | Jul 10, 2019 | Newsletter
Macro Overview Stocks and bonds rose in June as lower rates drove equities higher and international diplomatic tensions elevated bond prices. Indications by the Fed that there may be a rate cut later in the year helped sustain stock prices near record levels. The G20...
by Greg | Jul 2, 2019 | Blog
By Greg Hart, CFP® As expected, we’re seeing increased volatility in the financial world this year. No one likes unpredictability when it comes to money; and volatility is just that—erratic and unpredictable. If you invest in any way, shape, or form, you may be...
by Greg | Jun 10, 2019 | Newsletter
Macro Overview The ongoing trade dispute between the U.S. and China escalated in May as the U.S. signaled that it had not finalized a deal yet with China. The lack of a deal led to the U.S. announcing an increase in tariffs from 10 percent to 25 percent on $200...
by Greg | May 10, 2019 | Newsletter
Macro Overview Tranquility that fell upon markets as volatility receded in April was interrupted by a return of uncertainty surrounding trade negotiations between China and the United States. Incomplete trade discussions with China are still a threat to global markets...