With markets nervous about stubborn inflation, a gradually slowing labor market, and the timing of the first Fed rate cut, investors are more focused on this corporate earnings season than usual. This is because while the economy has avoided a “hard landing” corporate earnings only
In times of market uncertainty, investors often seek the safety of cash. This has been true over the past several years as markets have swung due to the pandemic, geopolitical events, Fed rate hikes, inflation, gridlock in Washington, technology trends, and more. More recently, the
The stock market has become increasingly jittery, with the S&P 500 experiencing its first 5% pullback of the year. The possibility that the Fed could delay its first rate cut, the decline of technological and artificial intelligence stocks, and tensions in the Middle East have
2024 began with debates over a “soft” versus “hard” landing as the Fed attempted to stabilize the economy, as well as over the sustainability of last year’s market rally. Only three months later, those concerns have given way to a calmer environment centered around fading
In the nuanced world of aviation, pilots are taught a lesson of paramount importance as they approach the runway: the instinct to focus on the stretch of tarmac directly in front might seem logical, yet the key to a smooth landing lies in looking far
From 2021 to 2022, the global economic and market conditions have two very different stories to tell. Headwinds started to prevail in the latter part of 2021. In the fourth quarter, the U.S. economy enjoyed an increased Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of 6.9%. Inflation (expected
The economies of the world have come roaring back as the world slowly emerges from the pandemic lockdowns. With increasing vaccinations, massive fiscal stimulus, and extremely low interest rates, consumers around the world are opening their wallets. Short-term growth in the global economies is tied
2021’s Gamestop phenomenon has showcased that there will always be a new investing trend that returns-chasers are on the lookout for. Recently, we’ve seen a number of unique investments have their moment in the spotlight. However, it’s also clear that, regardless of how popular these
Have you ever outlined your ideal financial plan, or made a decision about your investing, only to change your mind at the last minute? Maybe you suddenly felt uncomfortable with your decision, or you were worried that you’d be missing out if you didn’t sell
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) are a type of compensation that many employers in Silicon Valley offer their employees as an incentive to continue with the company for a given length of time. The RSUs “vest” after a predetermined number of years, at which time they’re