Investments

Here we are on the eve of another rate-setting meeting by the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), and the markets seem to be feeling pretty good. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (the Dow) is coming off its...

The European Parliament (EP) is an important forum for political debate and decision making at the European Union (EU) level. The Members of the European Parliament, or MEPs, are elected in the member states and represent the interests of

If you’re a beginning investor, it’s likely you’re concentrating on building your portfolio.  But as important as it is to build that portfolio, you should also ensure that it’s diversified. Why is a diversified portfolio so important? There are three key reasons why diversifying is important:

As millions tuned in to watch the HBO series Game of Thrones in its series finale this past weekend, deteriorating trade relations between China and the U.S. has led to some stock market...

Unicorns are mythical creatures, whose sitings are supposed to be rare, but they are spotted in herds these days, especially their initial public offering (IPO) on Wall Street. If the hype from Wall Street becomes reality, 2019 could be a blockbuster year for the...

As the summer months approach, it is time for the usual rise in gas prices. This seasonal trend is normal, as demand for gas increases with the warming weather. In addition, this is when the changeover to the more expensive summer-blend gasoline occurs, and most refineries cut...

Yesterday was the last day for individuals to file their tax returns, and many Americans could be looking at a different situation this year from previous years, thanks to tax reform that went into effect for 2018. Major elements of the Tax Cut and Jobs Act of 2017 include...

Domestic equity markets continued to post positive returns for March, although at reduced rates when compared with performance for January and February. All three months combined to give domestic markets a notable opening quarter for the year. In fact, it was the...

On Friday, March 22, the yield on the 10-year US Treasury Note fell below the 3-month yield, suggesting that buyers expect the economy is on a downward trajectory. This is colloquially known as an...

Happy Spring Equinox. Spring is in many ways a rebirth of the year. It is a natural time for us to pause, reflect, clean house, evaluate progress, and plant seeds for the best path going forward. For many, the changing of seasons marks an opportunity to reprioritize objectives and bring goals back into alignment. The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) did...