2023 Q3
Like my fig tree, technology stocks, among other overvalued companies, were clipped in the third quarter, hopefully leading to a healthier market.
2023 Q2
With the lengthening of this cycle, the gains this year may be premature, and we potentially could experience a pullback in the market.
2023 Q1
The rapid rise in interest rates has been met with some unintended consequences.
2022 Q4
As we entered 2022, we knew that the Fed needed to aggressively address inflation once again.
2022 Q3
This is a difficult market, plain and simple. All major U.S. indices hit a new low for the year on the last day of the quarter.
2022 Q2
In the past, the Fed has been very cautious not to upset the stock market. However, with inflation at current levels, it doesn’t have that luxury.
2022 Q1
A normal economic cycle has a trough and a peak, and while the Federal Reserve (Fed) works hard to smooth the curve, it is inevitable that the economy cools during certain periods.
2021 Q4
2021 closed with a moderate “Santa Claus” rally amid continuing supply chain and inflation pressures.
2020 Q4
As we close out 2020, we are witnessing a recovering market with expectations of a rebounding economy.
2021 Q3
We saw a huge jump in demand this year as people renovated their homes, built home offices, and found ways to spend money that didn’t include entertainment and travel.