Macro Overview An improving economic environment and earnings optimism propelled markets higher, along with prospects that there might be some agreement on tax reform in Washington. The House of Representatives released a draft of tax policy proposals known as The Tax Cuts & Jobs Act.The …
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Newsletter: October-2017
Macro Overview The aftermath of Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria are expected to have uncertain affects on government data and continued ambiguity on economic activity.The hurricanes will distort economic reports quite possibly for months, as labor and material costs weigh on employment and …
Newsletter: September-2017
Macro Overview Hurricane Harvey prompted an agreement between the President and congressional leaders to increase the politically charged debt ceiling in order to help fund repair efforts in Texas.The agreement will avert a government shutdown until mid-December, providing essential funds for …
Newsletter: August 2017
Macro Overview Markets seemed undeterred by political indecisiveness in Washington surrounding healthcare reform,which could affect upcoming tax reform in the fall that is hinged on the ability of passage by Congress. Even though lawmakers are coming under escalating pressure to demonstrate …
Newsletter: July 2017
Macro Overview International markets reacted in June as central banks throughout Europe and Asia signaled that monetary stimulus efforts were slowly being dispatched.The news propped up European currencies including the euro, pound, and Swiss franc as anticipated higher rates tend to bode well for …