Bradley Williams, Chief Investment Officer June 11, 2018 The National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) is commonly looked to in determining the beginning and end of economic cycles.  The organization has compiled economic data from 1854, delineating the peak, trough, and length of each business cycle in the United States. The current economic expansion, according
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The Economy is Good, Maybe Too Good Inflationary Pressures Build, Interest Rates Rise The story of the economy has been akin to a Cadillac meeting a series of jolting potholes.  It’s an uncomfortable ride, but the vehicle continues to progress, and it’s not clear whether or not any of the road imperfections are producing lasting
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Your credit score is an important piece of your financial life. Many people understand that their credit score will be taken into account when they apply for credit. Common examples include applying for a mortgage, car loan, student loan, credit card, etc. However, your credit score can also be checked by cell phone companies, utility
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Volatility Returns April 19, 2018 The remarkable calm enjoyed by the markets last year finally gave way in January of this year.  Following early gains to start the year, equity markets reversed abruptly in late January and saw sharp declines on concerns over higher interest rates and trade policy.  February and early March then saw
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Remarkable Year January 19, 2018 It’s probably safe to say no one foresaw how the past year would play out for financial markets, particularly given the backdrop of various news events.  Equities had a very strong year virtually everywhere, achieving a multitude of milestones for index prices and minimal volatility.   Over the year the
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Relentlessly Higher October 20, 2017 Equity markets saw broad-based gains in the third quarter in spite of natural disasters, threats of war, fiscal concerns (such as the debt ceiling debate) and more political turmoil.  Healthy stock gains were seen in the U.S. markets and in most international markets.  The S&P 500 returned 4.5%, the Dow
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Market Advance Continues July 20, 2017 Equity markets advanced further in the second quarter, although not to the degree as in the first quarter. Gains were again rather broad-based as most asset classes and global regions saw appreciation. The most notable exception was the energy complex as oil declined more than 15% during the quarter.
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Lowe Wealth Advisors is pleased to provide you with an economic update and overview from Anirban Basu.  We hope you find the information helpful.   It’s All about Inflation or Lack Thereof Written by Anirban Basu, Sage Policy Group August 2017   Asset Prices Soar as U.S. Enters Ninth Year of Expansion   It’s all about
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Quarterly Economic Update for Lowe Wealth Advisors By Anirban Basu, Sage Policy Group Predictions of Growth Fall Short   U.S. and World Economies Remain Soft in 2016 Coming into 2016, many economists believed that the global economy was poised for a mini-resurgence and that the U.S. economy would approach a 3.0 percent rate of growth. 
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Bradley Williams Chief Investment Officer Friday 06-24-2016 (12:00pm) Markets around the world are responding sharply lower following the unexpected vote by the British to leave the European Union (EU) – frequently referred to as Brexit. We felt it important to share with you our preliminary thoughts on the developing situation. We have been preparing for this
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