2020 has been a doozy of a year, and it’s not done yet: we still have the rest of Q4 and a presidential election to get through, so there are certainly more ups and downs to come. After a rocky first half of the year, many indicators show that the economy is in recovery mode…but […]
How to Invest Your Way Through a Recession
The lightning-quick economic halt we’re experiencing due to the coronavirus pandemic means a recession is highly likely for the U.S. Recessions are periods of economic decline that include an increase in unemployment and a drop in the stock market, the housing market, and the GDP for two or more quarters. But this particular recession would […]
2020 Economy: Navigating the Pitfalls and Opportunities
While Covid-19 has the world in its grasp, the markets are fluctuating rapidly. Governments are working to prevent economic collapse, and many people are wondering how – or if – they should respond. First, let’s take a look at what factors are most affecting the markets right now: Covd-19 and the 2020 Economy The novel […]
2019 Economy: Financial Recap and Looking Ahead
As 2019 winds down, the financial waters are still relatively calm and the mood is optimistic. After all, there was a lot of good going on in the 2019 economy. There were 266,000 new jobs added in November, and the unemployment rate was at 3.5%. Stocks have been at an all-time high. Long-term government bonds […]
2018 Q3 Market Update
The third quarter saw some market volatility as the economy responded to global uncertainties. In the U.S., tax cuts and fiscal stimulus led to a healthy U.S. economy overall, and a stronger dollar. The economy around the world continues to grow, though slower than it was in 2017. Some global economies have been negatively impacted […]