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Quarterly Economic Update Second Quarter 2022

The first half of 2022 has been a nightmare for even the most seasoned of investors. When looking back, from the March 2020 lows until January 2022, investors were treated to a 21-month bull market that saw equity markets more than double.  Since then, the S&P...

Understanding Rising Interest Rates

During the last few years, borrowers and spenders have enjoyed historically low interest rates. However, analysts all agreed that at the Federal Reserve’s June meeting, interest rates were going to be increased. Although rising interest rates have been anticipated,...

When Volatility is Rising, Boring is Beautiful: Part II…

In last week’s email on “….Boring is Beautiful: Part I,” we covered the railroad industry. This week we are covering well-run treasure hunt retailers. When economic conditions become challenging, consumers may naturally become more careful about spending. Many...

Market Downturns: Uncomfortable But Not Uncommon

After two solid years of strong returns, equity markets are currently experiencing a significant downfall in 2022. While it’s always possible equity markets could turn upward quickly, an equity downturn experience can leave an extensive impact on the psyche of even...