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2017 Market Plan of Attack
December 31, 2016 U.S. Economy
As we prepare to tick over to 2017, it’s important that we all take steps to break out of our comfort zones, expand our knowledge base, and take intelligent, calculated risks. Beware a Strong Dollar
December 17, 2016 Global Economy
Strong is good. Strong earnings. Strong sales. These paint a picture of economic growth, which is good for the country. But when it comes to the U.S. dollar in a global market … strong is a problem. The Negative Rates Setup
December 3, 2016 U.S. Economy
Wall Street expects a rate hike this month. But we’ve been there and done that. Of the four promised 2016 hikes, we’ve seen zero ... but is the economy really ready for one now? The New Labor Wars
November 29, 2016 U.S. Economy
Labor strikes were relatively common 30 or so years ago. They’ve become increasingly uncommon since. But we may be on the verge of a reversal in that trend. Resurrecting the American Dream
November 26, 2016 U.S. Economy
If you consider home ownership a core of the American dream, then October may have resurrected those fading hopes. And it could get even better once a certain generation gets involved.