Soft Landing

If you’ve been listening to the financial news for the past year, you’ve probably heard many times the phrase “soft landing” when it comes to the Federal Reserves goal of reducing inflation.  The Fed set out on a phase of tightening in the spring of 2022 after realizing inflation wasn’t so “transitory.” Those rate increases were very difficult for the stock and bond markets to digest in 2022, but we haven’t seen the broader economic pullback that most economists predicted in 2023/early 2024. A “soft landing” implies a reduction in [...]

By |2024-04-01T16:27:45-04:00April 1, 2024|Economic Insights, Insights, Investments|

Interest Rates & Inflation – What Gives?

Last I (Ian) checked, the year is 2024, not 2022, so why are we still talking about interest rates and inflation? The markets seem to be humming along. Our government keeps publishing GDP numbers that put any inkling of a recession in doubt. Consumers continue to spend their money like they always have. But just as we started popping the champagne on easing inflation and the hopes of interest rate decreases, inflation decided it has some life left in it. January’s CPI report came in hotter than expected, a 3.1% [...]

By |2024-02-28T16:46:46-05:00February 28, 2024|Economic Insights, Investments|

Inflation at the Gates

this year I set out the case for why the American consumer is seeing inflation at the highest levels since the 80’s (see article titled “Kindling for the Inflation Fire”). Fast forward a few months later, and we’re still in a high inflationary environment. But, rather than continue to spend time discussing the cause of inflation or ways the Fed could fight it, I figured it would be worth our time discussing issues we can actually control. So, here is a definitive list of assets and how they behave under [...]

By |2024-01-30T19:08:14-05:00June 6, 2022|Economic Insights, Of Interest|

Fact Of The Week 1 June 2022 | E-Commerce Sale

US E-commerce sales are still increasing, but at a much slower rate than what we have seen over the last 10 years. DID YOU KNOW? US E-commerce sales increased by 6.6% year-over-year, which is the slowest growth rate since 2009. Source: Compound Capital Advisors This material is for informational or educational purposes only. Signature Wealth Management Group is registered as an investment adviser with the SEC. Signature Wealth Management Group only transacts business in states where it is properly registered, or is excluded or exempted from registration requirements. Investing involves risk [...]

By |2024-01-30T19:10:08-05:00June 1, 2022|Economic Insights, Of Interest|

Fact Of The Week 18 May 2022 | Increase in Average Hourly Earnings

Since the start of the pandemic, average hourly earnings have increased significantly. DID YOU KNOW? Since Feb 2020, nominal US average hourly earnings have increased 11.5%. Source: Compound Capital Advisors This material is for informational or educational purposes only. Signature Wealth Management Group is registered as an investment adviser with the SEC. Signature Wealth Management Group only transacts business in states where it is properly registered, or is excluded or exempted from registration requirements. Investing involves risk including the potential loss of principal. No investment strategy can guarantee a profit [...]

By |2024-01-30T19:11:44-05:00May 18, 2022|Economic Insights, Of Interest|

Fact Of The Week 13 April 2022 | Bond Funds Underperforming

Bond funds have been significantly underperforming in 2022, contact us to learn more about what you can be doing with your fixed income. DID YOU KNOW? If the year ended today, it would be the worst in history for the US Bond Market with a loss of over 8% YTD. SOURCE: BLOOMBERG US AGG BOND INDEX, COMPOUND CAPITAL ADVISORS This material is for informational or educational purposes only. Signature Wealth Management Group is registered as an investment adviser with the SEC. Signature Wealth Management Group only transacts business in states [...]

By |2024-01-30T19:15:32-05:00April 13, 2022|Economic Insights, Investments, Of Interest|

Fact Of The Week 7 April 2022 | Change in Household Net Worth

Total change in household Net Worth increased for the third consecutive year, marking the largest year over year increase in history. FACT OF THE WEEK The Net Worth of US households increased by $18.2 trillion in 2021, which is the largest increase in history. SOURCE: FEDERAL RESERVE , COMPOUND CAPITAL ADVISORS This material is for informational or educational purposes only. Signature Wealth Management Group is registered as an investment adviser with the SEC. Signature Wealth Management Group only transacts business in states where it is properly registered, or is excluded or exempted [...]

By |2024-01-30T19:16:35-05:00April 7, 2022|Economic Insights, Of Interest|

Fact Of The Week 30 March 2022 | Fiscal & Monetary Policies

Due to a combination of fiscal and monetary policies since the onset of the pandemic, the US M2 Money Supply 2-year change is at an all-time high. DID YOU KNOW? The US Money Supply has increased 41% in the last 2 years, which is the largest 2-year increase in history. Source: US M2 Money Supply , Compound Capital Advisors This material is for informational or educational purposes only. Signature Wealth Management Group is registered as an investment adviser with the SEC. Signature Wealth Management Group only transacts business in states where [...]

By |2024-01-30T19:17:07-05:00March 30, 2022|Economic Insights, Of Interest|

Fact Of The Week 16 March 2022 | Nasdaq Composite Index

As of March 15th, the Nasdaq Composite Index has entered a bear market. Reach out to us to see how this impacts your financial plan and retirement. DID YOU KNOW? The NASDAQ Composite Index is down over 20%, which is classified as bear market territory. Source: Factset 3/15/22 This material is for informational or educational purposes only. Signature Wealth Management Group is registered as an investment adviser with the SEC. Signature Wealth Management Group only transacts business in states where it is properly registered, or is excluded or exempted from [...]

By |2024-01-30T19:17:50-05:00March 16, 2022|Economic Insights, Investments|

Fact Of The Week 9 March 2022 | U.S. Trade Deficit

DID YOU KNOW? With imports surging and exports declining, the U.S. trade deficit reached a record high in January. SOURCE: WALL STREET JOURNAL This material is for informational or educational purposes only. Signature Wealth Management Group is registered as an investment adviser with the SEC. Signature Wealth Management Group only transacts business in states where it is properly registered, or is excluded or exempted from registration requirements. Investing involves risk including the potential loss of principal. No investment strategy can guarantee a profit or protect against loss in periods of declining values. [...]

By |2024-01-30T19:19:29-05:00March 9, 2022|Economic Insights|
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