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ANOTHER UGLY DAY

Markets fell on thin holiday trading, the accepted catalyst were concerns that the President will fire FRB Chair Powell, perhaps ending the perceived perception of central bank independence. It is widely accepted the Administration has already instilled ever higher levels of uncertainty into the economic outlook with many stating yesterday’s global trade structure as dead. … Read more

A MIXED MARKET

Markets were mixed.  Energy again led the market as oil approached $65/barrel as the Administration stated its intents to reduce Iran’s oil exports to zero.  Iran is a major exporter to both India and China. Health insurers, however, declined following the shocking profit report and outlook from industry leader United HealthCare.  Shares of UMH were … Read more

ANOTHER VOLATILE DAY

The only certainty to write is that uncertainty is at levels not experienced in many years.  This too shall pass; perhaps however the ultimate outcome is unquantified. But despite all the uncertainty, the vast majority of Wall Street expect the S & P 500 to rally though the remainder of 2025.  This level of optimism … Read more

THE VOLATILITY IS INSANE!

Early yesterday equites surged at the fastest pace since 2022 and bonds fell after Treasury Secretary Bessent fueled hopes of trade deals.  Treasuries dropped again in price following the most wildest day since March 2020. Currency fluctuations are the highest in over four years. Midafternoon, equities reversed all of the gains, with some indices falling … Read more

LIFE IS STRANGER THAN FICTION

Life is stranger than fiction.  All markets opened sharply lower only to stage a massive rebound erasing almost a 5% decline and posting a 3% gain on the erroneous headlines that the President had suspended all tariffs for 90 days.  The news was carried on all major news outlets and within seven minutes, the S … Read more

WHAT WILL THIS WEEK BRING?

Equites sank further on Friday and oil hit a four-year low as FRB Chair Powell signaled the damage of a trade war will be bigger than anticipated, with the potential effects including higher inflation and slower growth. Despite his possible ominous warning, Powell reiterated a wait and see approach on rates.  Markets, however, have fully … Read more

MARCH’S UEMPLOYMENT DATA RELEASED AT 8:30

Will today’s jobs data offer support to the markets?  The equity market rout unleashed by the Administration’s tariff gambit has diverted all attention away from perhaps the most significant monthly economic release. Goldman Sach stated that hedge funds have dumped stocks at the greatest rate in 12 years during March, the result of unknown tariff … Read more