The Inflationary Ripples of Russia’s War
The Russian invasion of Ukraine threw a monkey-wrench into the economic recoveries in many advanced economies just as their respective output gaps closed.
Notes on the Economy – Q2 2022 Summary
U.S. economic output hit a pothole, falling an annualized 1.4%, in the first quarter of 2022; fortunately, the wheels were not knocked off the economic machine.
Shortages Might Make Natural-resource Stocks a Gold Mine
Investors might reap returns from natural-resource stocks as the world scrambles to alleviate key commodity shortages in energy, agricultural products and metals.
Worried? Check Out These Three Classic Inflation Hedges
Worried about inflation? These three simple investment strategies might help you protect your nest egg in these uncertain times.
Fed Tries To Tame a Hornet’s Nest of Uncertainty
Investors looking for a clear path should be cautious when choosing their next step as inflation, the Ukraine war and lingering pandemic impacts make for unpredictable interest rate hikes.
Earth Day 2022’s Theme Is “Invest In Our Planet.” What Will You Do?
Momentum growing for disclosing climate-related risks and scaling up investments to limit climate change.
Remember, Crisis Creates Opportunities—Be Ready
Carpe diem: Disconcerting Russian invasion further roils markets, but calm investors who don’t panic eventually will seize the day and unexpected opportunities.
Don’t Stumble in This Rocky Market Landscape
Global markets have taken a hit in 2022, and savvy investors are changing their approaches to emphasize value stocks, high dividends and hedged equity strategies.
Webinar Replay: Are We in a New Cold War?
Michael McFaul, a former U.S. diplomat and expert on Russia, says China holds the key to whether a new Cold War develops in the wake of the conflict in Ukraine.
Notes on the Economy – 1Q 2022 Summary
The U.S. economy, along with the global economy, has been taking a ride on the COVID-19 roller coaster, as growth has alternately accelerated and decelerated.