Category: ERPE Excerpts and Economic Updates

Bi-Monthly ERPE Excerpts Dec 1, 2022 Turkey 5 2022 Just when you thought you had heard the last of “Black Friday”, “Cyber Monday” and the rest of the retail exhale since Thanksgiving…wait there’s more. You can blame it on Amazon. The king of the ring in retail has named the days from Thanksgiving Thursday to the … Continue reading “Bi-Monthly ERPE Excerpts for Dec 1, 2022”

Bi-Monthly ERPE Excerpts Nov 17, 2022 Cryptocurrency Collapse FTX Bankrupt I saw an article in Barron’s over the weekend that quickly got me my attention after reading the opening sentence. This is it: “How long does it take to wipe out a $32 billion company, shatter confidence in an entire industry, and leave a trail … Continue reading “Bi-Monthly ERPE Excerpts for Nov 17, 2022”

Bi-Monthly ERPE Excerpts Nov 3, 2022 The Best of Both… IMPACT 2022 This week I am in Denver attending IMPACT 2022, a conference hosted by Charles Schwab to showcase to independent investment advisors what the future of the firm will look like. Along with about 5,000 other advisors from all over the country, I am here … Continue reading “Bi-Monthly ERPE Excerpts for Nov 3, 2022”

Bi-MONTHLY MARKET ANALYSIS & ECONOMIC UPDATES October 20, 2022 Rate’s Rapid Rise… Fastest Fed Funds Rate Hike Pace Ever. Interest rates have risen rapidly. As U.S. inflation remains at multi-decade highs, the Federal Reserve has been aggressive with its interest rate hikes. In fact, rates have risen more than two percentage points in just six months. Why are … Continue reading “Bi-Monthly ERPE Excerpts for Oct 20, 2022”

Bi-Monthly ERPE Excerpts Bi-MONTHLY MARKET ANALYSIS & ECONOMIC UPDATES October 6, 2022 On a lighter ERPE Excerpts, here are some fast, fun facts. In most of this year’s Excerpts and market updates, I have covered the less-than fun situations and circumstances impacting the global economies and financial markets, and the lives of many. So, today’s Excerpts … Continue reading “Bi-Monthly ERPE Excerpts for Oct 6, 2022”

Bi-Monthly ERPE Excerpts Bi-MONTHLY MARKET ANALYSIS & ECONOMIC UPDATES September 22, 2022 The Fed Said… Interest Rates Higher Longer When the Fed speaks, the market listens.  That may never have been more true than now as the U.S. economy is facing the highest inflation in 40 years and the Fed is committed to taking aggressive action to “restoring price … Continue reading “Bi-Monthly ERPE Excerpts for Sept 22, 2022”