05|14|2019
Trade Implications | May 10, 2019
Trade concerns marred markets last week. A 15% tariff increase, potential tariffs on additional goods, and the threat of retaliation all carried implications for markets. The Rise Last summer...
05|07|2019
Unemployment’s Deception | May 3, 2019
Unemployment fell to an amazing 3.6%, a level last seen in 1970! The markets lauded the achievement with a strong advance on Friday. So, what is the deception? Wage...
04|30|2019
Strong GDP??? | April 26, 2019
Markets were supported by better than expected earnings, a dovish Bank of Japan (BOJ), and Stronger GDP out of the US… or was it?!?! Corporate Earnings US corporate earnings...
04|23|2019
Growth Concerns | April 19, 2019
The week started optimistically as growth appeared to re-emerge in China. This also raised concerns domestically, why? China GDP data released last week for China showed improvement over the...
04|17|2019
The Goldilocks Nightmare | April 12, 2019
Last week was a good week for markets. Fed minutes, Inflation data, and potential trade deals all gave reason for optimism. So, what is the Goldilocks Nightmare? Goldilocks A...
04|10|2019
The Relentless Bull | April 5, 2019
Fear of a recession led headlines two weeks ago and suddenly markets surge for the last week. Why? Concerns of a recession may have been overblown… The 3-month treasury...
04|03|2019
Financial Future Services Announcement! | April 2, 2019
Dear Clients and Partners, We are happy to announce that we have relocated our office within Monument, CO! We would love to show you our new space at 1824...
03|26|2019
The Gift | March 22, 2019
The Federal Reserve Board (FRB) gave markets a gift last week. This gift may prove to be just the thing we did not need. The Decision The FRB announced...
03|19|2019
Brexit, Not so Fast | March 15, 2019
You lost me at Brexit… It is the political (and economic) event that just will not go away fast. So last week was no exception as 2 major votes...
03|13|2019
Self-Fulfilling Prophecy | March 8, 2019
Last week markets retreated. Data was strong in some regards, but adjusted projections brought about a self-fulfilling prophecy. Bond Buying First, the European Central Bank (ECB) introduced a new bond buying...