April 2018 The US Federal Reserve (the Fed) is shrinking its balance sheet this year by not replacing some of the maturing bonds in its portfolio. However, central banks in Europe and Japan continue to print record amounts of money to purchase bonds. Consequently,...

April 2018 While monetary policy is controlled by central banks, fiscal policy is controlled by governments. Two fiscal policy methods to increase economic growth are lowering taxes and increasing spending. Recently passed federal legislation does both. The record...

April 2018 In an era when media competition is intense, good news is rarely reported. Consequently, many Americans do not know that: With 120 countries experiencing economic growth in 2017, a strong, synchronized global economic recovery has begun The International...

April 2018 Before the recent 10% corrections, the S&P 500 experienced its longest period without a 5% decline. In the average year, the S&P 500 has three pull-backs of 5% or more, and one of 10% or more. The recent 10% correction, amidst continued economic growth and...

April 2018 Inflation and interest rates should continue to increase as increased lending, repatriated funds, lower taxes, higher government spending and rising consumer spending add to economic growth. In general, this environment is good for the stock prices of...