Welcome to “The Week Ahead” where we take a moment to provide our thoughts on what we can expect in markets and the economy during the upcoming week.
This summer I had the opportunity to tour Portugal and spent a few days in Porto, famous for their Port wine cellars, as well as the Douro Valley, where Port wine is actually made. For those unfamiliar with Port wine, it is a fortified wine typically served as a dessert wine. The Douro Valley..
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Welcome to “The Week Ahead” where we take a moment to provide our thoughts on what we can expect in markets and the economy during the upcoming week.
Over the weekend I attended a very upscale bat mitzvah hosted by some family friends. They went all out with the venue, incredible food and a top-shelf open bar. Since I’m not much of a drinker, I wouldn’t normally be tempted, but as they had my absolute favorite single malt Scotch, Macallan, I..
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After the tumultuous winter of 2018, when virtually every asset class declined and stocks suffered a bear market in the fourth quarter, the spring recovery (chronicled in our previous commentary, Early Bloom) has continued into the summer months of this year. The S&P 500 rose 3.8% in the second quarter and has gained 17% year to date, posting its best performance in 22 years. However, it hasn’t been an entirely smooth ride in 2019. As our Early..
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