Macro Overview November 2020

Kent Forsey, CFP® COVID-19, Economic Update, Inflation, Macro Overview, Presidential Election

With the election over, a lingering uncertainty has been removed as expectations of how fiscal policy and stimulus programs funded by government debt may evolve.  Unfortunately, along with the increased clarity of possible new government policy, other things are becoming clearer as some economists and market analysts project eventual higher taxes along with an expanding fiscal debt. A politically divided …

Macro Economic Overview October 2020

Kent Forsey, CFP® Consumer Spending, COVID-19, Economic Update, Macro Overview, Presidential Election

Worries regarding a second wave of infections heading into the fall, election uncertainties, and wavering economic indicators contributed to a dubious September. Equities paused from their upward trajectory in September, with technology stocks repelling from their highs. Uncertainty surrounding vaccine deployment and the election are expected to influence market momentum and investor confidence. Election results will help determine the direction …