Written by: Trek Investment Committee As 2024 comes to a close, we at Trek Financial want to take a moment to express our deepest gratitude. Your readership and engagement have meant more to us than words can fully convey.…
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Written by: Trek Investment Committee The U.S. economy is experiencing a period of notable transformation under the new administration’s economic agenda. Pro-growth policies such as tax adjustments and deregulatory initiatives may drive economic activity, though they are not without…
Written by: Trek Investment Committee On September 18, 2024, the Federal Reserve made a bold move by announcing a 50-basis-point rate cut, the first reduction since March 2020. This larger-than-expected adjustment surpassed the widely anticipated 25-basis-point cut. Rate cuts…
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Fed Policy and Inflation Cooling – What’s the Impact?
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…
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…