The FED seems like it wants an economy growing “not too hot and not too cold, but just right”. The economy needs the FED to start increasing rates so the markets can focus on more important issues.
The Three Bears
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Market Update
LPL Financial Research – Midyear Outlook 2015
LPL Financial Research – Midyear Outlook 2015.
America’s Long Run Challenges
Just like a runner can sometimes overcome deficiencies in one aspect of training by emphasizing the other, the economy can show signs of growth in spite of slow growth in one or the other component.
That New Car Smell
Light vehicle sales have been constantly improving since the recession ended nearly six years ago, with annualized sales volume surpassing the 20 year average of 15.5 million vehicles about two years ago.
LPL Financial Research – Market Outlook Update: Fall 2014
LPL Financial Research – Market Outlook Update: Fall 2014.
Positioning for Endurance
These training runs and accumulated miles help to build our “aerobic capacity”. Increased aerobic capacity helps the body convert fats to energy, thereby increasing our endurance.
Is High Frequency Trading a Problem?
Is the stock market rigged in favor of high-speed electronic trading firms? Perhaps, but that shouldn’t matter to most investors.
Expect a Bumpy Landing
At the end of a long smooth flight with virtually no turbulence it can be disheartening to fly into an airport like Ontario California and be hit with “Mountain Wave Activity”.
Stock Market Myths
As this edition of Running Money® is being written, the US stock market is experiencing what I believe to be a periodic pullback
Balancing the Hot Air
Most western homes are heated with forced air, and if you live in a two story, forced air home, it’s important to adjust the air registers twice a year.