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Market Mover - The Fed in 2017
Submitted by TLWM Financial on March 24th, 2017Over the last six months investors have been focused on the political landscape, particularly on President Trump and the incoming administration; however, the Fed recently came back in focus as they raised interest rates by 25 basis points this month after a sequence of strong economic data (particularly unemployment below 5% and inflation approaching 2%).
Weekly Market Commentary
Submitted by TLWM Financial on March 20th, 2017The Markets
Three steps and no stumble…
Technical analyst Edson Gould developed a market rule of thumb known as ‘three steps and a stumble.’ It states stock prices may fall after the Federal Reserve (Fed) raises the Fed funds rate three times in a row without a decline, according to Market Technicians Association. [1]
Weekly Market Commentary
Submitted by TLWM Financial on March 13th, 2017Weekly Market Commentary
Submitted by TLWM Financial on March 6th, 2017The Markets
It was a grand slam.
Major U.S. stock markets were positively euphoric following President Trump’s speech on February 28. Optimism about the new administration’s pro-growth policies propelled the four major U.S. stock indices to record highs, despite a dearth of policy details, reported Financial Times.
Market Mover - Economic Dashboard
Submitted by TLWM Financial on February 28th, 2017As the market continues to reach new highs it's not surprising to see investors begin to worry as the mindset seems to be- what goes up must come down. We are strong believers in making changes within a portfolio if we feel that it's likely a recession is on the horizon. In order to make that type of forecast we need to have our finger on the pulse of the economy.
Weekly Market Commentary
Submitted by TLWM Financial on February 27th, 2017The Markets
Once upon a time, five blind men discovered an elephant. Each man examined a different part of the elephant and formed a unique impression about the animal. One believed an elephant was like a pillar, while another decided an elephant was like a snake.
In recent weeks, stock and bond markets have been telling different stories, too.