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First Half 2020 Market Update – Charts of Interest

July 24, 2020
 Bank of Canada, Client services, Economy, Federal Reserve, Frank's Update, Inflation, Interest Rates, Investments, Mid-Year Outlook, The Markets
 Frank Manzo

Last week, we presented our Q2 2020 – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) blog post. Today, we would like to present the first half 2020 market update with some charts of interest. 1. 2020 Equity returns year-to-date The first half the year saw a continuation of market increases until late-February, when COVID-related fears took hold of… Read More

Q2 2020 – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

July 17, 2020
 Anthony & Frank's Update, Bank of Canada, Client services, Economy, Federal Reserve, Inflation, Interest Rates, Investments, Mid-Year Outlook, The Markets, You First Financial
 Frank Manzo

We hope everyone remains healthy and well. We would like to answer some frequently asked questions (FAQ) on the current state of markets and the global economy. We culled responses from various economic strategists and portfolio managers. As usual, we are dealing with a mix of positive and negative data and ultimately, “the virus has… Read More

U.S. Fed, Bank of Canada Announce Matching 50 Basis-Point Rate Cuts

March 6, 2020
 Bank of Canada, Client services, Economy, Federal Reserve, Frank's Update, Interest Rates, Investments, The Markets, Weekly Update, You First Financial
 Frank Manzo

“Ultimately we know deeply that the other side of every fear is a freedom” – Marilyn Ferguson U.S. Fed, Bank of Canada Announce “Emergency” Rate Cuts of 50 Basis-Points It was an up-and-down, volatile week in North American markets on the heels of last week’s steep declines. Markets rallied on Monday on the prospect of… Read More

20 Charts for 2020

January 24, 2020
 Brexit, Client services, Economy, Federal Reserve, Frank's Update, Free Trade Agreement, Inflation, Interest Rates, Investments, January 2020 E-Newsletter, Socially Responsible Investing, Tariffs, The Markets, You First Financial
 Frank Manzo

The last decade was very rewarding for investors and at almost 11 years, we are still in the midst of the longest U.S. bull market ever. However, most major economies are exhibiting late-cycle signs and are posting lower GDP growth. This stage precedes a recession and is typically characterized by economic activity that is still positive but slowing. Interest… Read More

Weekly Update – October 4, 2019

October 4, 2019
 Client services, Economy, Federal Reserve, Frank's Update, Interest Rates, The Markets, Weekly Update, You First Financial
 Frank Manzo

“Unemployment is an integral part of the normal capitalist system” – Michael Kalecki U.S. Unemployment falls to 50-Year Low, Easing U.S. Recession Worries Market volatility on the heels of impeachment proceedings news pushed markets lower for the week. However, investors were buoyed by the U.S. unemployment report, which showed unemployment fell to a 50-Year low,… Read More

Weekly Update – August 23, 2019

August 23, 2019
 Client services, Economy, Federal Reserve, Frank's Update, Free Trade Agreement, Inflation, Interest Rates, Investments, Tariffs, The Markets, Weekly Update, You First Financial
 Frank Manzo

“I’m amazed how little politicians seem to have learned from history. Nobody is benefiting from a trade war” – Carlos Moedas Trump Tweetstorm – Following New Chinese Tariffs on Imported US Goods – Pushes Markets Lower to End Week Investors flocked to safe-haven assets on Friday following President Trump’s tweetstorm in response to the Chinese… Read More