Inflation cooled further in June leading markets to believe Fed rates will soon follow. For the first time in a long time the Consumer Price Index fell on a monthly basis in June, declining 0.1% from May. This was welcome news for the financial markets which...
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Fed chairman Powell suggests interest rates could stay high for a longer period. The stock market, which was expecting numerous cuts this year, has not responded favorably. Up until very recently, the expectation for 2024 has been for moderating inflation and several Fed rate cuts. In...
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Inflation Continues to Cool June CPI registered a 3% increase, which was the smallest 12-month increase since the period ending March 2021. While a downward trend in inflation can always reverse, it is also possible that the easing inflation and a somewhat slower economy may result...
Read More2015 was a disappointing year for most investors, with stomach-churning volatility, and returns that ended the year mostly negative. But the start to 2016 has been decidedly worse. Concerns surrounding Chinese growth, and another devaluation of the Chinese currency, sent global markets into a tailspin. ...
Read MoreDivorce is disrupting in many ways, including retirement planning. This NY Times article explores how divorce later in life can lead to greater financial uncertainty. For this reason, finding a good financial planner can be every bit as important as finding a good divorce attorney....
Read MoreIt's a Good Time to Globalize Your Stock Portfolio If You're Avoiding Non-U.S. Stocks, You're Throwing Away Money Credit: http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052702304081804579560182456983124?mg=reno64-wsj By BRETT ARENDS May 18, 2014 Looking to boost your investment returns and lower your risk? Try looking overseas. International stocks offer better value than their U.S....
Read MoreIEX, the stock exchange established to level the playing field between individual investors and high-frequency traders, and made famous by Michael Lewis’s recent book, Flash Boys, is moving to challenge some of the biggest stock exchanges for market dominance. IEX, like Vanguard, is owned by investors,...
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