04|08|2020

Corona Saga | April 3, 2020

New Hope After three phases of stimulus amounting to nearly $2.3T, there is hope of yet another stimulus package. Yes, that was a T! The phase four deal, to...

03|31|2020

Bear Volatility | March 27, 2020

Markets roared back last week from the lows of the current bear market. Is the surge just further volatility or a sign of the end of the route?

03|24|2020

A New Season | March 20, 2020

As the calendar shifts to a new season, markets looked much the way they did a week ago. Could spring bring hope?

03|17|2020

Blow Out the Candles! | March 13, 2020

Blow out the candles on the birthday cake! This expansion turned 11 Monday last week. That very day may have signaled the beginning of the end…

03|10|2020

Not so Friendly Friends | March 6, 2020

Volatility continued last week. At initial glance, you would think COVID-19, but OPEC and their not so friendly friends had something to do with it too… Emergency Fed Rate...

03|03|2020

Corona in the Driver’s Seat | February 28, 2020

Last week, the Corona Virus took the driver's seat in markets. While this risk is real and on-going, the economic problem may come years down the road.

Silver Lining

02|25|2020

Silver Lining | February 21, 2020

Earnings have been strong, however, COVID-19 seems to be stronger. Is there a silver lining?

02|19|2020

Choppy Waters | February 14, 2020

Markets grew last week, but waters were choppy given some uncertainties. What kept the markets from unfettered growth? Demand for Oil Recent data from the International Energy Agency points...

Red Flags

02|11|2020

Red Flags | Market Thoughts | February 7, 2020

AUTHOR: Jason J. Roque, CFP®, APMA® TITLE:       Investment Adviser Rep – CCO TAGS:      Jobs, Manufacturing, Corona Virus Markets surged last week, with the S&P 500 having its best week...

02|06|2020

Market Retreat | February 6, 2020

AUTHOR: Jason J. Roque, CFP®, APMA® TITLE:       Investment Adviser Rep – CCO TAGS:      Corona virus, GDP, USMCA, Brexit Markets retreated and there were several data points that could have...