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 met in Osaka, …
What To Do During Market Volatility
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 wondering how worried you should …
Newsletter: June 2019
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 billion of Chinese imports. The …
Newsletter: May 2019
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 as an agreement regarding …
Is Your Retirement Plan Ready For A Market Downturn In 2019?
By Greg Hart, CFP® It’s coming. At least that’s what we keep hearing regarding the next recession. We’ve been fortunate enough to experience the longest bull market in U.S. history, but market fluctuations are a normal and expected part of the economic cycle, and it’s no surprise that things are …