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Stability Grows for Emerging Markets
Stability Grows for Emerging Markets Thirty years ago, developed markets were seen as much more stable than smaller, emerging countries. But as political division and uncertainty permeates the West, the…
Read MoreStock Buybacks Explained
Stock Buybacks Explained When the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act reduced the corporate tax rate from 35 percent to 21 percent, the hope was companies would spend their influx…
Read MoreWhere U.S. Economics Stand Globally
Where U.S. Economics Stand Globally From the beginning, President Donald Trump’s economic policies have intended to put “America first.” Since the ultimate goal of such policies is to strengthen America’s…
Read MoreChina’s Growing Economy
China’s Growing Economy General Motors recently announced the pending closure of three U.S. assembly plants and the discontinuation of six cars made at those plants. While large sedans are no…
Read MoreTrade Agreement Updates
Trade Agreement Updates In the new U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), which would replace the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), among gains for the United States is a new provision negotiated…
Read MoreInterest Rate Watch
Interest Rate Watch In late September, the Federal Reserve raised its key short-term interest rate to 2.25 percent from 2.0 percent, in its third increase of the year.1 …
Read MoreEconomic Indicators
Economic Indicators Newton’s laws of motion and gravity are often applied to economics and the stock market. What goes up, must come down. While this generally explains a natural path…
Read MoreHow Market Moves Affect Investor Decisions
How Market Moves Affect Investor Decisions The National Bureau of Economic Research recently explored how continued low returns can influence saving, investing and retirement behaviors. According to the report, diminished…
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