by Robert Katch | May 2, 2016 | Economy, Investing, Markets
The second-longest bull market for U.S. stocks continues to struggle. Since last summer, the market has twice dropped over 10%. Although the market rallied back on both occasions, it still finds itself below its May 2015 high. Even that high was reached by...
by Robert Katch | Apr 20, 2016 | Economy, Investing, Markets
Once again, investors are hoping they will be rescued by our Federal Reserve. This cycle has repeated itself several times since our last recession: The Fed signals there will be no more easy money yet economic growth slows. Investors become worried and the stock...
by Robert Katch | Apr 12, 2016 | Economy, Investing, Markets
The U.S. economy has now experienced its fourth quarter in a row of flat or lower earnings. On average, S&P 500 earnings are expected to drop 7% to 8% in the first quarter of 2016. The stock market is likely to stay in a trading range until there is greater...
by Robert Katch | Mar 15, 2016 | Economy, Investing, Markets
In recent years, on days when the stock or bond market is falling quickly, there has also been an even greater than expected increase in the losses on many exchange traded funds (ETF). On these stressful down days, the feature that makes ETFs work so well most of the...
by Manchester Financial | Apr 23, 2014 | Economy, Investing, Markets
Five years after the worst financial crisis since the Great Depression, we feel fortunate to be where we are. The past few years reinforced the safe-haven status of the United States and the privilege of being the world’s reserve currency. The picture of U.S. economic...
by Manchester Financial | Oct 18, 2013 | Economy, Investing, Markets
The quarter ended with a surprising twist. After signaling at its June meeting it might begin tapering its monthly bond-buying program if economic data pointed to a sufficiently strengthening economy, the Fed ultimately opted to stay the course. Shortly thereafter,...
