Tips for Investing Wisely

by | Feb 15, 2023 | Market Commentary

This post may be different than what you were expecting. I don’t share any hidden secrets or 100% guaranteed stock tips that will improve the returns on your portfolio. But I do want to help you get out of your own way and invest with purpose so that you can be...

2023 Off to a Great Start

by | Feb 1, 2023 | Market Commentary

January Excitement January turned out to be one of the best months the stock market has seen since 2019, and the first day of February wasn’t too bad, either. When you consider that the Federal Reserve’s board members met today and voted to raise short-term interest...

What’s Lurking Around the Corner?

by | Dec 15, 2022 | Market Commentary

Federal Reserve December Meeting As expected, The Federal Reserve raised short-term interest rates Wednesday by 0.50%, which brings the rate to around 4.5%. In the statement accompanying the move, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell’s use of the phrase “ongoing...

Is Inflation Coming to an End?

by | Nov 15, 2022 | Market Commentary

Has Inflation Peaked? Last week’s surprisingly positive Consumer Price Index (CPI) number created an upward surge in the market on Thursday and Friday. The October CPI was released, and the core rate of inflation at the consumer level rose by 0.3%, which beat the...

Bear Market Rally or Nah?

by | Nov 1, 2022 | Market Commentary

Current Conditions All eyes are still on the Federal Reserve right now. The expectation for the November meeting this week is that the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates 75 basis points. A month ago, the Fed clearly sent the message that they would do whatever...