A December to Remember

Looking Back at December I’m sure we’ve all had a few sleepless nights over the market the last few months.  And, being anxious over the swings is understandable. There are several reasons for the volatility – some, somewhat logical;  others, emotional: 1) Computer algorithms that trigger buy or sell signals when certain limits are hit…

Cybersecurity: What You Need to Know

Cybercrimes aren’t anything new, but cyber attackers have become sneakier and more aggressive. As a result, companies are becoming increasingly proactive about protecting their technological profiles, especially as some of the biggest data breaches in recent history happened to companies such as Yahoo, JP Morgan Chase, Target, Starwood Hotels, eBay and more. The Yahoo data…

Terminology: Yield Curve

A yield curve is a graph that plots interest rates at a certain point in time for different length bonds (of equal credit quality).  The most common yield curve compares the 3-month, 2-year, 10-year and 30-year US Treasury debt.  The rates serve as a guide for other rates, such as mortgage rates or bank lending…

A Tough October Turned Into a Tougher November

Looking Back at November November was perhaps the most volatile month in 2018. Two major conditions that influenced the market: The fear that the Federal Reserve Bank (Fed) would continue to raise interest rates in December (and several more times in 2019) and the uncertainty of trade with the possibility of increased tariffs. Both conditions “spooked” the…