by NovemAdmin | Apr 28, 2020 | commentary
The Markets We live in interesting times. There is discussion about whether the saying, “May you live in interesting times,” is a blessing or a curse. At this point in 2020, we all understand why. . Last week, the world watched in consternation as the price of oil,...
by NovemAdmin | Apr 20, 2020 | commentary
The Markets Last week’s economic data was about what you might expect in the midst of a virus crisis that has shut down businesses and forced people to stay home: Retail sales were down 8.7 percent in March. Retail sales track demand for everything from clothing to...
by NovemAdmin | Apr 13, 2020 | commentary
The Markets Why is the stock market doing so well when the COVID-19 pandemic has yet to peak? At the end of last week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported the United States remains in the acceleration phase of the coronavirus pandemic. This phase...
by NovemAdmin | Apr 6, 2020 | commentary
The Markets In the Wizard of Oz, Dorothy says to her little dog, “Toto, I’ve a feeling we’re not in Kansas anymore.” Today, many of us understand Dorothy’s trepidation and uncertainty better than ever before. COVID-19 has changed our world in ways...