The decline that we have seen in oil prices over the past 15 months is one of the largest in recent decades. Many people are shocked to see oil prices drop as much as they have, when just a few years ago it was common to hear talk about “...
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The last 18 months have been tough for bond investors as interest rates have remained low on short-term bonds, and they have gyrated up and down on intermediate and long-term bonds. The crosscurrents of the Federal Reserve wrapping up their...
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August turned in the weakest monthly performance for the stock market since 2012, with the S&P 500 declining by 6.03%, and the Dow Industrials declining by 6.57%(1). Interestingly, there seemed to be no major news event that can easily ...
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This year has been marked by volatile interest rates thus far making it challenging for income investors and managers alike. The dramatic slump in oil prices since last June has weighed heavily on the energy sector, sending energy stock p...
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The banking sector is one of the oldest and most important sectors in the makeup of the U.S. economy. Because of this, Weatherstone follows the sector closely to determine whether it should be included in portfolios, and what, if any affect...
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