Bonds Get Positive
Despite the first two quarters of 2022 bringing the worst US bond market returns since 1980, July delivered a positive beginning for bonds in the third quarter.
What the Inflation Act Means For You
The Inflation Reduction Act was signed into law on Tuesday, August 16. While the $430 billion package includes many provisions, this article highlights three key areas where you may possibly benefit.
Financial Synergies Recognized: America’s Top RIAs 2022
We are pleased to announce that Financial Synergies Wealth Advisors has been selected to Financial Advisor Magazine’s list of America’s Top RIAs for 2022.
Week in Review: Winning Streak Ends
A four-week winning streak for the market came to an end last week. The simple reason why is that the market was overbought on a short-term basis and due for a pullback. Of course, there was more to it than that.
Easing Inflation and the Market Recovery
Investors and economists have breathed a sigh of relief as new inflation data suggest that price pressures are easing.
Week in Review: Stock Market “Inflation”
The stock market saw some real inflation this week, largely because it saw signs of disinflation in the Consumer Price Index (CPI), Producer Price Index (PPI), and Import-Export Price Index reports for July.
Stocks Have Been Recovering Since June
If you blinked, you may have missed it. But believe it or not, stocks have been recovering since June. This fact has been lost amidst the market mayhem of 2022, and understandably so. People are still seeing red in their investment portfolios, but things have improved.
Meme Stocks Reversion
As the pandemic dragged on, some people tried new hobbies like baking bread, binge watching Tiger King, and day trading certain meme stocks.
Week in Review: Stocks Positive First Week of August
The first week of August ended up being another winning week for the stock market, though it wasn’t an east feat.
Mixed Market and Economic Signals
Recent reports on U.S. Gross Domestic Product for the 2nd quarter confirmed that the economy shrank in the first half of the year. Now what?
Investors Benefit as Corporate Earnings Adjust to Inflation
Obviously high inflation continues to be a major problem. Not only does it impact consumers’ wallets but it also has wide-ranging implications for corporations, the broader economy, and investment portfolios.
Retirement Strategy Has Changed. Has Yours?
There was a time when you’d have a nice pension at the end of your working years. Now, of course, pensions are not as common, though you certainly have more retirement plan options available to you.
Week in Review: Solid Gains
Headlines that reinforced a slower growth environment were persistent this week, but just as persistent – or resilient we should say – was the stock market.
When Market Timing Fails
In a year like this, when everything seems to be going south, it’s tempting to want to get out of the market completely.
2nd Quarter 2022 Newsletter
We’ve enclosed our 2nd Quarter 2022 Newsletter where we share our insights on the markets, economy, investing, and financial planning.
