Written by: Trek Investment Committee The financial markets have recently been navigating a range of economic developments, with the Federal Reserve’s actions playing a significant role. In the context of geopolitical tensions, changes in U.S. political leadership, and varied…
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Written by: Trek Investment Committee As 2024 progresses, the U.S. stock market continues to navigate through a complex economic landscape. Strengthened by robust corporate performances and evolving economic indicators, the market offers a compelling narrative of resilience amidst global…
Written by: Trek Investment Committee Welcome to summer 2024! This is a time when we celebrate graduations and educational achievements. It’s a season of BBQs, summer holidays, and a period to rejuvenate for the remainder of the year. Every…
Written by: Trek Investment Committee The economic landscape of 2024 is increasingly reflecting stagflation trends, with key indicators mirroring the complex scenario once prevalent in the 1970s and 1980s. This condition is characterized by simultaneous occurrences of rising inflation,…
Written by: Trek Investment Committee As we move further into 2024, the economic landscape is beginning to resemble what economists describe as a Goldilocks economy – not too hot, not too cold, but just right. This delicate balance is…
Written by: Trek Investment Committee The equity markets have experienced a notable rally since October 2023, with the S&P 500 index rising approximately 25 percent.1 This surge has led some investors to question whether the rally might be overextended…
Written by: Trek Investment Committee Fed notes, economic snapshot, and labor reports that surprise In recent discussions, there has been increased references to the possibility of achieving a “soft landing” in the economy. This term generally describes a scenario…
Written by: Trek Investment Committee Happy New Year, and welcome to 2024! As we shift our focus towards the economic and investment landscape for the coming year, let’s take a moment to revisit some of the major topics that…
Written by: Benjamin Bimson CIMA®, CMT® / CIO, Trek Financial 2022 may seem like a long time ago, considering it was nearly six months ago. It was a challenging year for investment portfolios focused on just stocks and bond…
Written by: Benjamin Bimson CIMA®, CMT® / CIO, Trek Financial Last week was certainly busy in the markets, with two themes playing key roles in the potential direction of markets this year. The first being the Fed. The Fed…