The Meaning of Oil
From July until December of last year, crude oil was in a steady decline, falling all the way from just under $100 a barrel, to $55.81 on the final trading day of the year. [...]
February 2015
The End of the Gravy Train?
In the summer of 2013, a sharp spike higher in interest rates caused by the “taper tantrum” (fear that the Fed will soon end monetary easing) reduced both housing [...]
Video Market Commentary: February 18, 2015
On Wednesday, February 18, 2015, Michael sat down to discuss the newly released Fed minutes, the fluctuation we’re still seeing in the stock market today, and the [...]
The Taxman Cometh
The huge increase in stock prices over the past six years has created an interesting dilemma for individual investors seeking to protect their wealth. The overall market, as [...]
Video Market Commentary: February 10, 2015
On Tuesday, February 10, 2015, Michael sat down to discuss the “sawtooth” pattern the stock market has been experiencing this month, and what’s been causing [...]
The Fed Says
I had the honor of sharing the podium with two distinguished economists yesterday at the 10th Annual Lyons Companies Economic Forecast. Jay Bryson, PhD. is Global Economist [...]
Video Market Commentary: February 4, 2015
On Wednesday, February 4, 2015, Michael sat down to talk about the 2015 Economic Forecast presentation he recently was a part of with Federal Reserve President James Bullard. [...]
