by deyoe | Jul 24, 2017 | Fiscal Policy
Low interest rates, accommodative monetary policy, and improving economic growth have helped stock markets around the world reach record highs, reports Barron’s: “…a look around the globe shows the surge of the U.S. market to new peaks to be anything but unique. Major...
by jonathandeyoe | Nov 15, 2016 | Asset Allocation, Economic Policy, Fiscal Policy, Investing, Personal Finance, Politics & Law, Uncategorized, Weekly Commentary
Surprise, Surprise! The Markets reaction was unexpectadly and remarkably sanguine following the election of Donald Trump to the presidency of the United States. There was a moment of panic. As election results rolled in on Tuesday, Gold prices rose and Treasury yields...
by jonathandeyoe | Nov 8, 2016 | Financial Planning, Fiscal Policy, Investing, Personal Finance, Politics & Law, Taxes, Uncategorized, Weekly Commentary
Markets hate uncertainty – and that may create opportunities. Last week, investors experienced another bout of election jitters, and the Standard & Poor’s 500 (S&P 500) Index fell for the ninth straight session. The CBOE Volatility Index (VIX), a.k.a. the fear...
by jonathandeyoe | Oct 4, 2016 | Economic Policy, Financial Planning, Fiscal Policy, International, Investing, Monetary Policy, Personal Finance, Uncategorized, Weekly Commentary
Markets were relatively calm during the third quarter of 2016 They were able to deliver some attractive returns overall and all eyes remain fixed on central banks. In the United States, all three major U.S. indices posted record highs twice during a single 7-day...
by jonathandeyoe | Jun 30, 2016 | Economic Policy, Europe, Fiscal Policy, International, Investing, Monetary Policy, Politics & Law, U.K., Uncategorized
WHAT HAPPENS NOW? WHAT HAPPENS AFTER BREXIT? It seems likely the British government will spend the next few weeks or months developing a strategy for its departure from the EU. Right off the bat, the British need to put a new leader in place. Prime Minister David...
by jonathandeyoe | Jun 28, 2016 | Asset Allocation, Economic Policy, Fiscal Policy, International, Investing, Monetary Policy, Personal Finance, Politics & Law, U.K., Uncategorized, Weekly Commentary
British Vote for Brexit! SURPRISE! Britain is leaving the European Union (EU) after 40 years of membership. Last Thursday, almost three-fourths of voters in Britain – about 30 million people, according to the BBC – cast ballots to determine whether the United Kingdom...
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