01|24|2017

From Doves to Tweets

For several years now, markets have focused almost exclusively on the Chairperson of the Federal Reserve Board (FRB). In the last 3 months, we have seen an extreme shift...

01|18|2017

Dollar Conundrum

Markets were little changed over the last week as earnings got under way. Mid-week turbulence was barely noticeable as the markets pulled back gains from earlier highs. There was...

01|10|2017

Eurozone Resurgence?

Eurozone data is improving even with the activation of Article 50 looming in the first half of the year. What does this mean for the Eurozone outlook in 2017?...

01|03|2017

2016 Rear View Mirror

With 2016 behind us, there is plenty to look back on and plenty more to infer regarding 2017! The year started like a derailed train. Oil was sinking to...

12|20|2016

Over Promise, Under Deliver

Markets remained relatively flat across last week. Wednesday’s rate decision being the event of the year, came with lackluster fan fair from equity markets. The Federal Open Market Committee...

12|14|2016

2 Headwinds to Fear

In the last month, markets have strongly rallied. With valuations rising to all-time highs, what could bring the markets back to earth? Data from this last week supported additional...

11|29|2016

Housing vs Economy

Markets surged to all-time highs this past Friday. A surge that could be short lived… Economic data across much the week supported market performance. This also continued to firm...

11|22|2016

Welcome to The Table!

There is a renewed promise of fiscal policy contributing to economic growth. Does this promise bring potential or risk??? Monetary policy has been carrying the weight of stimulating economic...

11|14|2016

Trump Card

The election sent a shock wave through markets, both domestic and international, but not quite in the way expected… Over the prior weekend it was announced that the FBI...

11|08|2016

More of The Same?

The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) met this last week and left rates unchanged. FOMC in-action was much expected, however they did set the table for a December rate...