Economic & Market Update The Debt Ceiling: Where We Are, Where We’re Headed May 24, 2023 - The U.S. Treasury is approaching the limit of its borrowing capacity, and if the debt ceiling is not raised soon, the government may face a default. This article explores the current situation and the potential consequences of a default.
Economic & Market Update Weekly Investment Perspectives Ben Pace Christian Thwaites James Lebenthal | May 22, 2023
Economic & Market Update Part V: What Will the Fed Do Next? May 12, 2023 - In this installment of What Will the Fed Do Next Senior Associate Sawyer Rothmann summarizes key takeaways from the most recent FOMC meeting.
Economic & Market Update The Dominant Dollar May 5, 2023 - Insights from Christian Thwaites' investment analysis: A retrospective of the past week and a forecast of the coming days.
Economic & Market Update May 2023 Economic & Market Outlook May 2, 2023 - The U.S. economy is slowing yet expanding, with inflation rates decreasing and housing recession stabilizing. Lower energy prices and China’s growth help delay a European recession. Central banks are adjusting rates, while equity markets advance. Investors should be cautious of further tightening and consider cash as a near-term alternative to bonds.
Economic & Market Update Debt Ceiling Takes a Turn April 21, 2023 — The Days Ahead: This week Cobalt Blues In the 14th and 15th centuries, Ming dynasty ceramicists invented cobalt blue. It was known for its rich and enduring color and much prized by collectors, especially as there were severe export restrictions on Chinese porcelain. Before cobalt blue came along, blue paint came from lapis lazuli, which […]
Estate Planning Navigating the Unavoidable: A Comprehensive Guide to Preparing for Your Final Farewell April 20, 2023 — Discover the ins and outs of preplanning your funeral to ease the burden on your loved ones, save money, and ensure your wishes are fulfilled.
ExxonMobil 4 Strategies to Deal with XOM Stock in the EMSP April 20, 2023 — ExxonMobil stock is at near-record levels. For many, selling stock now presents a dilemma. If you’re a retirement-eligible employee and you don’t want to sell shares of XOM at these high prices, hoping the upward trend continues, what are you to do? If you plan to leave ExxonMobil and you’ve got XOM stock in your EMSP, what’s the right strategy?
Behavioral Finance The Art of Collecting, Part II: Why Some Cars Appreciate, but Most Do Not April 19, 2023 — Let’s not bury the lede: of course, cars can appreciate in value. But why do some cars hold their value over time, while most do not? That is (in some cases, literally) the million-dollar question. First off, let’s acknowledge that a majority of cars from all manufacturers are mass-produced, or at least, produced to meet […]
Economic & Market Update Are Banks Really Lending Less? April 14, 2023 — Some “customer-facing” jobs may never come back while small businesses under 100 employees are the backbone of the labor market…
