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Universal Basic Income is a Bad Idea
July 26, 2020
There has been a lot of talk about Universal Basic Income (UBI) lately. It has recently resurfaced as former Presidential hopeful, Andrew Yang, called…
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The Coronavirus and Your Portfolio
February 29, 2020
Wow, what a week. Global equity markets sold off in dramatic fashion. The S&P 500 closed down -11% and the Dow -12%. …
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The U.S. Economy Dodged A Bullet in 2019
December 22, 2019
There is very little doubt that the U.S. economy narrowly avoided a recession this year. We faced numerous concerns that threatened economic growth, and…
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US – China Trade War: In For The Long Haul
August 6, 2019
There is no doubt about it. The US and China are in a full-blown trade war. And as a result, investors have seen the…
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Tightening Conditions & Slowing Economies
October 11, 2018
Yesterday’s market pullback was a fairly steep one. The S&P 500 fell by -3.29% and the NASDAQ fell by -4.1% as tech names led…
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Trade War Between the U.S. and China: Nobody Wins
September 9, 2018
We live in a global economy where domestic companies are becoming more exposed to international policies and trade agreements. U.S.-based companies now receive more…
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YTD Market Update: US ↑, Rest of the World ↓
August 16, 2018
Writing market commentary is a challenging task as it is tempting to jump into many different topics. There are many market influencers and many…
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All Roads Lead To Beijing: China’s Belt and Road Initiative
May 13, 2017
What looks to be the single largest economic-development project in history, the Chinese-led Belt and Road Initiative will be officially unveiled in Beijing tomorrow at the…
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Mexican-American Standoff: A 20% Import Tax
January 27, 2017
President Trump intends to reshape the relationship between the United States and Mexico. From building a border wall to renegotiating NAFTA, there is a…
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