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Bad Weather Coming: Hurricane or Drizzle?

Investing Caffeine

Although the economy is currently very strong (i.e., raise interest rates and reduce balance sheet debt without crippling the economy), then substantial rewards could accrue to stock market investors. Slome, CFA, CFP®. But there are clouds on the horizon. www.Sidoxia.com. www.Sidoxia.com.

Economy 59
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Recession or Mental Depression?

Investing Caffeine

S o far, 2022 has been a volatile year in the financial markets, and as a result, investors have been on an emotional rollercoaster, questioning whether we are going into a recession, or are already in one? Ultimately, the stock market is forecasting how much worse or better will the economy become? Slome, CFA, CFP ®.

Economy 59
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Insane Gain After Fed & Ukraine Pain

Investing Caffeine

Adding the Russian invasion of Ukraine to the mix has been like pouring gasoline on the flames of inflation, especially when it comes to the energy and food sectors. The Fed’s goal is to increase the cost of borrowing, thereby slowing down the economy and reducing inflation. Slome, CFA, CFP®. over the next couple of years.

Economy 59
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Motel 6 or Four Seasons? Preparing, Not Panicking, for Retirement

Investing Caffeine

How will elections affect the economy? It is true, you can survive off a smaller nest egg, if you plan to subsist off cat food and live in a tent, but most Americans and retirees have become accustomed to a higher standard of living. Slome, CFA, CFP ® Plan. Will Vladimir Putin use nuclear weapons in Ukraine? default on its debt?

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Charting the Path Ahead: Mid-Year Market Recap and Inflation Outlook

Bell Investment Advisors

Market expectations have been persistently underrating what the Fed was going to do and, since they’ve continuously had to readjust those expectations, there’s been a rise in short-term rates. Thank you for that quick market recap. economy today? Economy Today 08:31 Ryan Kelley: Actually, it looks pretty strong.

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Ohhh Omicron! From Panic to Possibility

Investing Caffeine

I f you have recovered from your Thanksgiving turkey and stuffing food coma, you have probably woken up to the sound of a new health scare alarm …Omicron. History tells us this will never happen, but the mere game of political brinksmanship could rattle markets in the short-run. Slome, CFA, CFP®. www.Sidoxia.com.