
Financially Speaking
When unique or noteworthy events happen in the world, we offer our take via our Financially Speaking articles.
Rising Gas Prices Around the World
The U.S., and much of the world, are already facing increased inflation as inflation rates are now hitting levels not seen since the early 1980’s (check out our Financially Speaking from Dec. 2021 for more on inflation). To make matters worse we are also seeing quickly rising gasoline prices, which makes the cost of going
Russia/Ukraine Tensions
Here we are, already in February of 2022. Markets have been volatile this entire year and much of that has to do with the pandemic, inflation and how the Federal Reserve (Fed) will handle inflation. But I think some of the volatility has to do with the recent buildup of Russian troops (and possible war)
Inflation
Here we are, December 2021 and the S&P 500 has just reached a new, all-time high. The latest run has overshadowed a noticeably volatile December month, with multiple spikes in both directions. However, the one negative theme that has come up regularly has been inflation, and where it is headed. High inflation would not be
Infrastructure in 2021
The market has been on a strong run for the majority of 2021. With the exception of a pullback in September, followed by a strong October, the general direction has been upward. Now, the U.S. Congress has passed a $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill that was signed into law by President Biden yesterday. What’s in the
U.S. Election 2020
It’s that time again, when the U.S. electorate has a chance to vote for its Presidential leader for the next four years. Incumbent President Donald Trump faces off against former Vice President Joe Biden on November 3, 2020. Without question, the differences between the two candidates are stark. The current situation has generated plenty of phone calls, emails