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20 Charts for 2021

January 22, 2021
 Bank of Canada, Economy, Federal Reserve, Frank's Update, Inflation, Interest Rates, Investments, January 2021 E-Newsletter, Socially Responsible Investing, The Markets
 Frank Manzo

20 Charts for 2021 We have turned the page on a difficult and turbulent 2020. However, there are signs that the current upward market trend can continue. Here are 20 of our favourite charts heading into 2021, organized into the following categories: -2020 Index Returns -Economy -COVID and Sector Returns -Market Analysis -Central Banks and… Read More

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

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 – 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 19, 2019

July 19, 2019
 Bank of Canada, Client services, Economy, Federal Reserve, Frank's Update, Inflation, Interest Rates, Investments, The Markets, Weekly Update, You First Financial
 Frank Manzo

“I’d rather be pleasantly surprised than fatally disappointed” – Julia Glass Tempered Fed Cut Hike Speculation Leads Indexes Lower Major U.S. indices dipped to end the Friday trading session after a strong opening. The Wall Street Journal reported the coming Fed Cut would be 25 basis points; however, comments on Thursday by Fed officials inferred a… Read More