Category: Market Update

The Markets   The world breathed a sigh of relief last week when the United States and China took a step toward a trade-war truce.   Financial Times reported the United States agreed to not increase tariffs from 25 percent…

The Markets   From trade wars to impeachment inquiries, investors had a lot to ponder during the third quarter. Toward the end of September, they appeared to become more cautious, although it’s difficult to say which issues weighed most heavily.…

The Markets   They say bull markets climb a wall of worry.   Investopedia’s Will Kenton explained the idea like this:   “…a bull market isn’t a peaceful place. When times are good, investors are constantly tense, wondering how long…

The Markets   There’s a new theory in town.   Renowned economist Robert Shiller’s new book suggests investors may be able to predict and prepare for economic events by tracking popular stories.   Applying the theory might have been a…

The Markets   Where’s inflation?   If you enjoy searching for Waldo, the visual nemesis in a red-striped sweater and cap, you may appreciate the quandary of central bankers in many wealthy nations. For almost a decade, they’ve been they’ve…

The Markets Remember the movie Groundhog Day?   Bill Murray’s character is a crotchety newsman who lives the same day over and over again. After exhausting other options, he chooses self-improvement and eventually escapes the cycle.   The movie came…

The Markets What, me worry?   About this time last year, Time Magazine reported on anxiety in America. Almost 40 percent of Americans reported being more anxious than they were the previous year.   The performance of stock and bond…

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