Published on October 26, 2022
Writing about politics in this era feels akin to walking into a lion’s den slathered in BBQ sauce. However dangerous it feels, as we head into a highly contentious November 8th its important you have some perspective about mid-term elections and the stock market.
Learn MorePublished on September 8, 2022
The Fed next meets September 20th – 21st to discuss hiking rates another 0.50% or 0.75%. The magnitude of the hike will depend on August inflation numbers and jobs reports.
Learn MorePublished on August 10, 2022
Wineries can be found in every state, even Alaska has four winemakers, and below you will find my favorite American grapes and the best regions to source those wines.
Learn MorePublished on July 19, 2022
Markets have struggled to find direction the last 30 days. After the dramatic sell-off in the first half of the year, since June 15th the market is moving mostly sideways ranging +/- 2%, looking for a direction to go.
Learn MorePublished on June 15, 2022
Champagne is great all the time. Celebrations? Check. Date night? Check. Casual night in? Check. Point is, there is no wrong occasion to enjoy a nice glass of Champagne! Possibly During these warm summer days while you are out on your patio dreaming of cooler fall weather, here are some pointers on what to look for on your Champagne label. Even if it’s in a different language you should review: Location, Vintage, Sweetness and what Stemware you use.
Learn MorePublished on May 18, 2022
After six straight weeks of losses in the equity markets, 2022 has been a volatile and difficult year for both equities and fixed income.
Learn MorePublished on April 26, 2022
Markets have enthusiastically reminded us about volatility and risk so far this year, but being an investor means occasionally taking your knocks when markets are down. There has been nowhere to hide in 2022, with stocks and bonds both taking a beating and minimal havens (gold, cash, energy) to provide support.
Learn MorePublished on March 22, 2022
March Market Brief Why Ukraine Matters “Cry ‘Havoc,’ and let slip the dogs of war.” William Shakespeare, (Julius Caesar 3.1.273) As many know, I am a Polish immigrant. I was forced to flee from Russian Communist controlled Poland in 1968. As was typical at that time, a lot of different cultures were thrown together during […]
Learn MorePublished on February 22, 2022
Russia is once again looking to reclaim old Soviet Union territory and influence, this time with its sights set on Ukraine. Currently, as of writing this on Tuesday 2/22/22, Putin is following his gameplan of targeting Rebel held separatist territory in Eastern Ukraine as they did in 2008 with Georgia as well as 2014 in Crimea.
Learn MorePublished on January 25, 2022
How to talk about politics, elections, and the market without talking about politics? Discussing anything political to a broad audience feels like preparing to cliff dive into a pool of porcupines. However, I still feel it’s important to put politics into perspective. 2022 is a big mid-term election year and the American public is about to be bombarded with “facts” about the current state of our nation.
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