doves

07|23|2019

3 Doves, Soft Earnings, and What Brexit? | July 19, 2019

AUTHOR: Jason J. Roque, CFP®, APMA® TITLE:      Investment Adviser Rep – CCO TAGS:       TRADE, FRB, INTEREST RATES 3 Doves, soft earnings, and what Brexit? A review of the market...

Housing

07|23|2019

Leading Indicator Watch | July 19, 2019

While Consumer Goods & Materials and Consumer Sentiment rose recently, Building Permits and Housing Starts fell when an increase was expected.  Let’s take a look at the leading indicators...

CPI, FRB, Tariffs

07|16|2019

Reason for Pause | July 12, 2019

  AUTHOR:  Jason J Roque, CFP®, APMA® TITLE:  Investment Adviser Rep—CCO TAGS:  CPI, FRB, TARIFFS, TRADE The economy has been void of inflation for quite some time now.  Last...

indicators

07|15|2019

Leading Indicator Watch | July 12, 2019

The S&P 500 crossed over 3,000 for the first time last week.  See my notes as well as how some of the other leading indicators performed by clicking here. ...

trade, frb, interest rates

07|10|2019

Faded Confidence | July 5, 2019

[1] AUTHOR: Jason J. Roque, CFP®, APMA® TITLE:      Investment Adviser Rep – CCO TAGS:       TRADE, FRB, INTEREST RATES Last week markets were mixed as the week started strong and...

economic activity

07|09|2019

Leading Indicator Watch | July 5, 2019

Before I publish Market Thoughts this week, here are some economic indicators that caught my attention.  Click here to download the latest insights on economic activity and how they...

07|05|2019

Big Announcement!

Financial Action, Inc. is happy to introduce you to Brandon Williams as an Investment Adviser Representative!  While I tell you a little about him and his financial industry experience,...

Patience

07|02|2019

Patience Is a Loss | June 28, 2019

Last week markets shed a bit of weight, but, a closer look is needed. Investor patience actually led to the loss experienced. The Good News With all three major...

leading indicator watch

07|01|2019

Leading Indicator Watch | June 28, 2019

Our leading indicators get a collective gasp at last week’s reported numbers.  The one bright spot came out of Non-Defense Capital Goods as core durable goods orders (long lasting...

Central Bank

06|25|2019

Central Bank Free for All | June 21, 2019

Last week, markets had a free for all after central banks around the world committed to preventing the slowing global economy, but what now? Federal Reserve Bank (FRB) The...