Despite Inflation Risks, U.S. Glides Toward Full Recovery
U.S. economy pushes toward full recovery in late 2022, but elsewhere in the world, vaccinations lag as does growth.
It Might Be Time To Play the Diversification Card
Research & Insights QUESTION: I’ve had a good run so far this year on my investments but wonder how long the boom will last and how to protect these gains? ANSWER: Let’s start with a quick review of where we are. The market sold off in March 2020 as COVID-19 enveloped the country, then quickly rebounded and…
Tales From the Vault: AMG Solves Charitable Conundrum
A novel solution suggested by AMG advisors helped a charitable foundation keep on giving without having to sell off portfolio assets during a down stock market.
Global Liquidity Spurs Asset Prices, Kick-Starts Deal Making
Fiscal stimulus programs have flooded the world with cash, leading to eye-popping spikes in many asset prices and fueling a jump in corporate mergers and acquisitions that will probably accelerate in coming months.
Time to Worry About Inflation?
The Consumer Price Index rose in June ushering in more fears of runaway inflation, but digging into the numbers reveals there’s more to the story.
Facing Long-Term Challenges, China Slows Its Growth
China’s growth likely will exceed expectations this year, but long-term demographic challenges—like a falling birth rate—have the communist government trying to keep annual economic expansion in the 5-6% range.
Am I Missing Out on Crypto and Other Hot Deals?
Some speculators are making tidy sums off of crypto currency, SPACs and other risky ventures, but savvy investors will focus on their financial goals and the proven strategies that will get them there.
What the Fed Must See Before Raising Interest Rates
The U.S. central bank appears hesitant to raise interest rates until the labor market reaches “maximum employment,” or core inflation hovers around 2% for an extended period of time and people start expecting prices to keep rising.
Biden Budget Targets Companies, Wealthiest Americans
The Biden Administration’s 2022 budget proposes increasing the tax burden on corporations and individuals earning over $452,700 a year. Here’s a summary.
U.S. Walks an Economic Tightrope—One Slip and…
The United States responded to the COVID-19-induced recession with vast fiscal stimulus and government relief, making the economic outlook bright through 2022, but all that deficit spending might cause trouble after that.