-
Politics, Economics, And The Brexit | Weekly Economic Commentary | February 16, 2016
European integration has been increasing steadily since the end of WWII. The U.K. is renegotiating its membership in the EU.
-
Data-Driven Perspective On A Rough Start To 2016 | Weekly Market Commentary | February 16, 2016
Down 8.8% though 29 trading days, 2016 is the third worst start for stocks over the past nearly 90 years. A comparison of market, sentiment, technical and fundamental indicators to prior bear market lows provides some encouraging signs.
-
Independent Investor | February 2016
You’ve worked long and hard to accumulate the assets that you are using to help finance your retirement. Now, it’s time to start drawing down those assets.
-
Watch Out For Falling Angels | Bond Market Perspectives | February 9, 2016
During periods of significant downgrades, bond markets often adjust in advance. A look back at two prior episodes may reveal what investors can expect. Uncertainty over the timing and magnitude of energy downgrades could cause continued pressure on corporate bonds despite compelling valuations for longer-term investors.
-
What Do Claims Claim? | Weekly Economic Commentary | February 8, 2016
We have raised the odds of recession to 30% today, from around 10-15% at the start of the year. The initial jobless claims indicator, one of many that we monitor, suggests little cause for immediate recession concerns.
-
Search for Income | Q4 2015
Interest rates rose across the maturity spectrum during the fourth quarter of 2015 in anticipation of the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) decision to raise interest rates in December.