Archive for the Economic Outlook Category
05/21/12: As we always do at the beginning of the market week, we wanted to give you a “look ahead” at a few items that we will be tracking carefully during the next few days as we move towards Memorial Day. These are just a few opinions that we have, and as with life, nothing is certain about them.
1. First, here is a “week-at-a-glance” view of several key market drivers for the next five business days. Beginning today, the i ... read more
Economic Outlook
05/14/12: As we always do at the beginning of the market week, we wanted to give you a “look ahead” at a few items that we will be tracking carefully during the next few days. These are just a few opinions that we have, and as with life, nothing is certain about them.
1. First, here is a “week-at-a-glance” view of several key market drivers for the next five business days. Beginning today, the focus continues to be “across ... read more
economic data, Economic Outlook
05/07/12: As we always do at the beginning of the market week, we wanted to give you a “look ahead” at a few items that we will be tracking carefully during the next few days. These are just a few opinions that we have, and as with life, nothing is certain about them.
1. Here is a “week-at-a-glance” view of several key market drivers for the next five business days. Beginning today, the Federal Reserve will release consumer data f ... read more
Economic Outlook
05/01/12: As we bring April to a close and begin the month of May, it’s really hard to believe that four months of 2012 are already in the books. At the beginning of this market week, we wanted to give you a “look ahead” at a few items that we, as an investment firm, will be tracking carefully during the next few days. These are just a few opinions that we have, and as with life, nothing is certain about them.
1. First, here is a “ ... read more
Economic Outlook
04/18/12:The importance of a global perspective for investing is vital for any financial investor. In this brief video, Greg Powell, CIMA, President/CEO of fi-Plan Partners explains how his portfolio team stays focused on their clients' portfolios with a global perspective.
Do you have a question or concern? Call or email Greg here.
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04/16/12: Good morning, everyone! We hope that you had a great weekend despite the fact that there was probably some last minute “tax work” going on! As we always do at the beginning of the market week, we wanted to give you a “look ahead” at a few items that we will be tracking carefully during the next few days. These are just a few opinions that we have, and as with life, nothing is certain about them.
1. First, here is a “we ... read more
Economic Outlook
04/09/12: We hope that you had a great Easter and Masters weekend! As we always do at the beginning of the market week, we wanted to give you a “look ahead” at a few items that we will be tracking carefully during the next few days. These are just a few opinions that we have, and as with life, nothing is certain about them.
1. First, here is a “week-at-a-glance” view of several key market drivers for the next five business days. ... read more
Economic Outlook
04/02/12: Are we about to have a significant increase in M&A activity?
We hope that you had a great weekend. As we always do at the beginning of the market week, we wanted to give you a “look ahead” at a few items that we will be tracking carefully during the next few days. These are just a few opinions that we have, and as with life, nothing is certain about them.
First, here is a “week-at-a-glance” view of several key ma ... read more
Economic Outlook
03/26/12: Good morning, everyone! We hope that you had a great weekend. As we always do at the beginning of the market week, we wanted to give you a “look ahead” at a few items that we will be tracking carefully during the next few days. These are just a few opinions that we have, and as with life, nothing is certain about them.
1. First, here is a “week-at-a-glance” view of several key market drivers for the next five business d ... read more
Economic Outlook
03.22.12: In the markets, as in life, there are no guarantees but everyone is entitled to their opinion. Here's our opinion on four major decisions that could have impact on markets and investors:
1. First, here’s a “week-in-a-glance” view of what’s been happening. Monday through Wednesday has already given us a heavy “housing dose, “as Monday saw the release of The National Association of Home Builders housing market index. Furt ... read more
Economic Outlook