FinSyn Insights
Weekly insights on the markets, economy, and financial planning
- March 7, 2018
- Mike Minter
Much of the recent investor unease has centered around rising interest rates. There are many ways to think about interest rates: as a tool for generating portfolio income, as an important factor in stock prices, as a signal for the business cycle, as a risk indicator for Fed policy, and more.
- February 15, 2017
- Mike Minter
Tuesday produced more highs for the major indices as investors didn't shy away from Fed Chair Yellen's less dovish testimony before the Senate Banking Committee.
- June 15, 2016
- Mike Minter
In recent months the European Central Banks and the Bank of Japan have instituted a policy of negative interest rates.
- January 26, 2016
- Financial Synergies
This report features world capital market performance and a timeline of events for the past quarter. It begins with a global overview, then features the returns of stock and bond asset classes in the US and international markets.
- January 14, 2016
- Mike Minter
So far the New Year has not been a “happy” one for investors. All of the major stock markets are in negative territory, but the major themes have not changed with the New Year. The same issues putting downward pressure …
- February 25, 2014
- Heath Hightower
As Mike Booker mentioned in the Q4 newsletter, we think bonds still deserve a place in most portfolios. After all, bonds are ultimately one of the greatest diversifiers an investor can own. Historically, conservative investors have allocated large percentages of …
- February 18, 2014
- Bryan Zschiesche
On April 1st, 2014, Financial Synergies will welcome Greg Valliere, Chief Political Strategist for the Potomac Research Group, to a special client event at Willie G’s in Houston. With over 30 years of experience covering Washington, Greg focuses on the …
- December 9, 2013
- Heath Hightower
“Low for Longer” is Blackrock’s investment theme heading in to 2014. The Low for Longer tag line is their way of expressing a forecast of tepid economic growth, easy monetary policy and, consequently, low interest rates. Investment catchphrases such as …
- August 13, 2013
- Mike Minter
For the same reason we liquidated our position in TIPS (Treasury Inflation Protected Securities) earlier this year, we’ve made a change in the commodities category. You might be asking yourself, why would terminating a bond position like TIPS prompt a …
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