Markets and EconomyAccording to this month’s University of Michigan’s Survey of Consumers report, Consumers for the fourth consecutive month have improved their view of their finances and the economy. It’s been a rough road for consumers t
Anton Bayer · October 30, 2024 · 6 min read
Markets and EconomySeptember retail sales increased 0.4% from August and is the third consecutive month over month (MoM) it has increased. The 0.4% is substantially higher than August’s 0.1% monthly increase. Even though retail sales have
Anton Bayer · October 23, 2024 · 6 min read
Financial PlanningPrior to the outbreak of the coronavirus in 2020, we used to host multiple client and friend dinner events each year. We would have these events typically at excellent local restaurants in the South Bay and East Sacramen
Anton Bayer · October 16, 2024 · 6 min read
Markets and EconomyWe have warned at the end of the strong first half of 2024 that a summer selloff is not unusual. Not only are selloffs and market corrections typical, but they are also necessary to extend a positive growth trend of stoc
Anton Bayer · October 9, 2024 · 4 min read
Markets and EconomyToday we have received a trove of economic reports that indicate that companies are still hiring and growing while it appears the economy is in a mild slow-down cycle. This seems contradictory and begs the question:
Anton Bayer · October 2, 2024 · 8 min read