by Cliff Jarvis | Sep 12, 2022 | Economy, Finding Confidence, Politics & the Economy, Trend Updates
The last 20 years have been an exceptional time for world economies. Globalization opened the world. Undeveloped nations gained global access to modernity (think China) and developed nations gained access to the necessary raw materials and more of underdeveloped...
by Cliff Jarvis | Jun 7, 2022 | Economy, Investment Strategies, Trend Updates
Is inflation here to stay or just transitory? The answer will determine the direction of the stock markets, the bond markets, and the economy. The last several years have been traumatic. First was the COVID-19 pandemic. Our government ballooned the Federal Deficit...
by Michael Lecours, CFP | Mar 23, 2022 | Economy, Politics & the Economy, Trend Updates
The invasion of Ukraine is a crime against humanity, and a serious escalation in tensions between Russia, Europe, and the United States. It is causing immense suffering. Let’s hope and pray that diplomacy can end this crisis for all our sakes. So, what are some...
by Cliff Jarvis | Feb 18, 2022 | Economy, Investment Strategies, Trend Updates
2021 again was a year of mega-cap tech stocks showing some of the best return. Slowly, then suddenly in January, things changed. Big Tech started to crack. Value stocks started to wake up after a few years of underperformance and Energy stocks, after being mostly...
by Michael Lecours, CFP | Jun 30, 2020 | Economy, Investment Strategies, Retirement, Trend Updates
https://www.wealthstrategiesteam.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Office-Hours-Episode-2.mp4 Welcome back to WST Office Hours! Well, we’ve ripped the band aid off and jumped in feet first to our virtual Office Hours. We got some great feedback (make it shorter!),...
by Michael Lecours, CFP | Jun 1, 2020 | Economy, Investment Strategies, Retirement, Trend Updates
https://www.wealthstrategiesteam.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Office-Hours-episode-1-2.mp4 Welcome to Episode 1 of Office Hours! So much has happened over the last few months, we have not had time to cover it all in the typical manner through our blog and...
