A look at how Washington has effected investments over time.
Is the Fed Move a Game Changer?
Federal Reserve Chairman Jay Powell announced a shift to an “inflation averaging” rule last week at the virtual Jackson Hole monetary policy conference and many investors are wondering whether this should alter portfolio strategy.
Wall Street vs. Main Street
This past week the S&P 500 made a new all-time high and Apple reached $2 trillion in valuation. It would seem that the pandemic is already in the rearview mirror. Many worry that Wall Street is disconnected from Main Street.
Politics And Your Portfolio
As the November elections near, some investors are becoming increasing concerned about possible negative affects to their portfolios. Your portfolio design and construction needs to look toward the bigger picture.
Alan Greenspan: US-China Relations
The key to global economic balance over the next generation will be defined by the increasingly contentious relationship between the United States and China. China is endeavoring to wrench global hegemony from the United States.
College Bound? Or Not! Don’t Forget Critical Documents
Whether or not they’ll be home or on campus or taking classes either live or virtually, one thing that has not changed is the need for basic estate planning documents for all adults 18 years or older.
Looking Beyond The Numbers: The Role of Your Advisor
It is our role at ACM to assist our clients in setting, and adhering to, their short-term and long-term financial goals without undue reliance on emotions. This requires not only skill, but the ability to listen wisely and well.
With Fixed Income Portfolios Yielding 0.75-1.25% Are There Better Options?
Fixed Income yields have declined rapidly in 2020 and investors are not fully aware how little their ‘traditional’ Fixed Income portfolio likely yields. Given the changes in market conditions, it may be timely for many investors to reevaluate their ‘traditional’ fixed income portfolios.
Progress, Even If the Road Is Rough
Second quarter GDP collapsed at a 32.9% annual rate, as was widely expected. Nonetheless, more timely data shows that the economy is bouncing back. It has a long ways to go and the path back will not be smooth or easy. But the recovery process is clearly underway.