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The Week Ahead – Substantial Further Progress

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. 

The spread of the Delta variant is weighing on both consumption and production and pushing out expectations for economic growth. Despite this backdrop, the S&P 500 has still gained an astounding +18% YTD.

The narratives driving current investor negativity are familiar:

  • Concerns about the spread..
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Investments & Economy The Week Ahead Grow

The Week Ahead – The Conundrum of Cash

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.

Cash. What to do with it. The latest online search reveals that most major national banks are offering a scorching 0.01% for checking and savings accounts. CDs aren’t offering much more, a 7-month CD offering up 0.05% (which is the same rate for a 37-month CD!). Online banks are offering higher..

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Investments & Economy The Week Ahead Grow

The Week Ahead – Olympic Gold

By | 8/9/21 10:36 AM Brett Dulyea, CFA, CAIA
| 8/9/21 10:36 AM

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.

The 2020 Tokyo Olympics were very exciting with the U.S. finishing ahead in both total medal count, and the gold category. China came into the games with a very focused approach designed for one purpose: churning out gold medals for the glory of the nation. Silver and bronze barely counted. By..

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