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The Budget Bombshell

Tuesday, February 7th, 2012

In one week, President Obama is due to submit his 2013 budget, which covers the fiscal year beginning on October 1, 2012. The Congressional Budget Act of 1974 requires the President to submit a budget request to Congress on the first Monday in February, but the Administration has scheduled the release instead for one week ... [Read more]

Maintaining a Cautious Stance through This Economic Soft Spot

Tuesday, June 28th, 2011

For the second year in a row, we have experienced an early summer economic soft spot with Europe at the epicenter. Last year, the S&P 500 market posted gains through late spring when concerns about Europe’s debt and an environmental catastrophe (oil leak in the Gulf) started a summer of volatility and uneven economic data. ... [Read more]

Market Insight, April 2011

Friday, April 15th, 2011

The transition from March to April generally marks the turning point in the seasonal calendar from winter to spring. For many Americans, this transition also marks the end of pothole season and the beginning of mud season. While the daily commute might inflict less damage on their cars, it will not always be a clean ... [Read more]

Japan and the Middle East: Focus on Growth Not Fear

Friday, April 15th, 2011

A combination of natural disasters and geopolitical unrest has stirred equity markets over the last month, with the crisis unfolding in Japan triggering the latest round of investor worry. The severe earthquake and resulting tsunami crippled the world’s third largest economy, but it has been Japan’s damaged nuclear facilities that have made a tragic situation ... [Read more]