As we turn the calendar to 2023, many investors are happy to put 2022 behind them. 2022 was a roller coaster as the markets were anything but predictable accompanied by inflation hitting 40-year highs, rapid interest rate increases and mounting layoffs spanning across the economy as it begins to contract from all the policy changes. […]
During the third quarter of 2022, leading up to and entering the fourth quarter of 2022, massive layoffs are becoming increasingly common in the technology sector. Companies such as Twitter (recently purchased by Elon Musk) and Amazon have both had to downsize their workforces due to rising costs and slipping profits. This is especially troubling […]
There are plenty of ways to hike in the fall: whether you’re watching football or going on a trail with friends and family. However, all eyes are on the Federal Reserve’s rate hikes as they continue to raise rates throughout 2022. Since the Federal Reserve has begun its hiking cycle, there has been much speculation […]
“The four most dangerous words in investing are ‘this time it’s different.’” Sir John Templeton is known for coining this famous phrase, and over the last few months, the stock market has been moving in a more positive direction. The S&P 500 gained 9.1% in July; history tells us this could be just the beginning. […]
The Federal Reserve has been aggressively raising interest rates to curb inflation, which continues to grow. In July, the Fed raised interest rates by another 75 basis points after doing the same thing in June. This demonstrates their commitment to reigning inflation in and ensuring it does not get out of control. The rising interest […]
It’s been a tough first half of the year for investors. The stock market has endured its worst performance since the early 1970s due to a perfect storm of factors, including historically high inflation, global macroeconomic challenges, and organic corrections following the trillions in pandemic stimulus money printed. The silver lining is that this market […]
Despite the instability of the American economy in recent years, the price of electricity has remained relatively stable. In contrast, the price of gasoline has recently skyrocketed due to a decrease in supply and other global factors, including the war in Europe. There are several reasons for this discrepancy. First, electricity is produced primarily from […]
Over the last quarter, the VIX volatility index rose sharply due to all the uncertainty in the market. This month we want to discuss volatility’s role in the markets and what you need to know to understand how volatility impacts prices. We use volatility to measure the amount of risk in the capital markets. It […]
This week marks an important moment for the stock market as companies begin to report their Q1 earnings. With America beginning to open following pandemic restrictions, there is a lot of optimism surrounding this quarter. However, rising interest rates may put a damper on this enthusiasm. The market is still holding its breath as the […]
As the Russian invasion of Ukraine plunged the global markets into a frenzy, we must discuss how international conflicts impact the U.S. stock market. On the surface, it would appear that global conflict would harm stock prices. After all, who wants to invest in a company whose another country might target products or services in […]
