Click Here for Printable Version The second presidency of Donald Trump began in January with global markets concerned about trade wars and the level of U.S. government debt, while also hoping for tax cuts and deregulation. The market’s working assumption is that there will be some tariffs, but primarily they will be used as a … Continue reading “January 2025 Market View”

Click Here for Printable Version 2024 was a positive year for balanced portfolios. However, beneath the headline numbers, there was a remarkable and historically unusual diversity of individual market returns. The USA and the dollar led the way, receiving a late boost from the landslide election of Donald Trump as President. In turn, the rest … Continue reading “December 2024 Market View”