Shall We Watch the Fed, Geopolitics or the World Cup?

This week the Fed meets again and the general consensus seems to be a continued reduction of asset purchases but beyond that is grey.  The cycle is pretty standard, when the Fed is easing or in an easy monetary policy they usher in a boom.  When the Fed tightens, it ultimately causes a bust.  Without… Continue reading Shall We Watch the Fed, Geopolitics or the World Cup?

The Week That Was: Our Market Re-Cap

Last week was a good one for equity markets as stock prices jumped more than 1% and closed at new highs. Small cap stocks, which have been lagging this year, led the way by a wide margin followed by large companies. Economic data was also good driven primarily by manufacturing and employment figures. The U.S.… Continue reading The Week That Was: Our Market Re-Cap