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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 – December 13, 2019

December 14, 2019
 Brexit, Client services, Economy, Frank's Update, Free Trade Agreement, Investments, The Markets, Weekly Update, You First Financial
 Frank Manzo

“It does look as though this One Nation Conservative government has been given a powerful new mandate to get Brexit done” – Boris Johnson Boris Johnson’s Tories Win Decisive Majority in UK Election Boris Johnson has won another term as the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. His Tories gained 66 seats, improving from 299… Read More

Our September 2019 E-Newsletter Is Here!

September 6, 2019
 Anthony's Update, Brexit, Client services, Economy, Financial Planning, Free Trade Agreement, Investments, Mutual Funds, Tariffs, The Markets, You First Financial
 Anthony Sabti

We hope you all enjoyed your summer. The weather in Vancouver was not always perfect, but a smoke-free August was certainly appreciated! Here is where markets stand for 2019 (year-to-date return as of August 30. Foreign market returns are expressed in Canadian dollar terms): –TSX (Canada): 14.8% –DOW Jones (U.S.): 10.5% –S&P 500 (U.S.): 13.9%… 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

Weekly Update – July 26, 2019

July 26, 2019
 Brexit, Client services, Economy, Frank's Update, Free Trade Agreement, Investments, The Markets, Weekly Update, You First Financial
 Frank Manzo

“Trade does not require force. Free trade consists simply in letting people buy and sell as they want to buy and sell. It is protection that requires force, for it consists in preventing people from doing what they want to do” – Henry George Boris Johnson Confirmed as New British Prime Minister In the wake… Read More

2019 Mid-Year Outlook

July 12, 2019
 Anthony & Frank's Update, Brexit, Client services, Economy, Federal Reserve, Financial Planning, Free Trade Agreement, Interest Rates, Investments, Mid-Year Outlook, The Markets, You First Financial
 Frank Manzo

“We really can’t forecast all that well, and yet we pretend that we can, but we really can’t” – Alan Greenspan 2019 Mid-Year Outlook During this time of year, most investment firms release a mid-year or 3rd quarter market outlook. As usual, some indicators are supportive of a rising market, while others are not. We’ve culled… Read More