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Markets Move; Fed Does Not

October 5th, 2015 by Kurt L. Smith

We have witnessed a reversal from the slow and steady rise of the stock market to greater volatility including a twelve percent decline in the Dow in a mere four days back in August.  Stocks recovered going into the Federal Reserve’s interest rate announcement September 17th, yet the Fed chose not to move on interest rates. (more…)

Rates Rise, Prices Fall

August 12th, 2015 by Kurt L. Smith

Interest rates are moving higher. While markets do not move in a straight line, they do move consistent with the trend. The trend for interest rates is up and the ramifications for investors worldwide will probably be huge. (more…)

Greece, China and Puerto Rico, Oh My!

July 22nd, 2015 by Kurt L. Smith

The mile markers continue to move on by. Kicking the can down the road appears to be running out of steam and now people are truly being hurt as real losses are now affecting millions of people. (more…)

Bond Interest Rates Jump…Finally!

June 22nd, 2015 by Kurt L. Smith

Bonds are grabbing the headlines again and not in a good way.  Long-term interest rates worldwide have jumped about one full percentage point, sending longer-term bond prices down across the board.  Why this is the case is not important; the fact that bond values are evaporating is important. (more…)

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