Too Hot in the Hot Tub! Spring is upon us, and temperatures outside are rising. Investors are noticing that the weather is not the only thing heating up. Economic indicators illustrate that growth in the U.S. economy is accelerating as states continue to relax COVID-related restrictions. Stimulus is also playing a role, as the Federal Reserve continues to provide markets with near-zero, short-term interest rates and liquidity, while the recent fiscal relief package delivers additional spending power to consumers.
What is normal these days?
The Comeback Kid Part II — The Road to Recovery
Movie sequels are notorious for being lackluster experiences, with profits prioritized over original ideas — Ghostbusters II comes to mind. Then there are movies that are equal to, or even better than the original, as fans of the Godfather series will attest
The Comeback Kid
Who doesn’t love a great comeback story? This type of narrative usually occurs after the protagonist experiences some type of hardship and all hope appears lost.
Welcome to Social Distancing!
“Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the mouth.” – Mike Tyson
Pop the champagne and please excuse investors for feeling jubilant. After all, it has been quite a turn of events since one year ago.
Do Treasuries Come in Pumpkin Spice Flavor?
A peculiar consumer preference this time of year is pumpkin spice. It’s in lattes, muffins, beer, and pretty much any food and drink product.
Lunar Landing - 50th Anniversary
On July 20, 2019, America will celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the first lunar landing. It was the Apollo 11 mission that took Neil Armstrong and Edwin “Buzz” Aldrin, Jr. to the surface of the moon.
The Greatest of All Time In recent years, a certain 41-year-old New England quarterback has had his playing ability scrutinized by fans who try to call the “top” of his game.
“Winter is coming” is the House Stark motto in the HBO series Game of Thrones, which can be interpreted as one needs to stay vigilant for what lies ahead. Similar to the Starks, equity markets are always assessing and reassessing what the future holds.