Economic Update

April 2023

Posted by Financial Strategies Group in Economic Update, Newsletters

The financial markets’ resilient performance during March was striking, despite pockets of uncertainty surrounding the strength of the economy—and not to mention concerns over the durability of the banking system.   The ability of the market to navigate nearly two weeks of headline-related risk tested…

The Housing Outlook for 2023

Posted by Financial Strategies Group in Blog Posts, Economic Update

The housing sector was a huge and early beneficiary of the super-loose monetary policy of 2020-21. But, once the Fed started tightening, housing took the lead downward, as well. This isn’t a repeat of the 2006-11 housing bust, but it will drag on. Don’t expect…

January 2023

Posted by Financial Strategies Group in Economic Update, Financial Planning, Insights, Newsletters

When we come across articles that speak to our core investment philosophies, we are inclined to share them with you all, especially during times of larger market and world events. During these events, emotions run heavy, and our instinct is to flee or immediately change…

July 2022

Posted by Financial Strategies Group in Economic Update, Newsletters

Markets rarely give us clear skies, and there are always threats to watch for on the horizon, but the right preparation, context, and support can help us navigate anything that may lie ahead. So far, this year hasn’t seen a full-blown crisis like 2008–2009 or…

Thought of the Week │ July 18th, 2022

Posted by Financial Strategies Group in Blog Posts, Economic Update

At a time when recession dominates investment conversations, the consistent strength in the U.S. labor market should be viewed as a bright spot. The June jobs report painted a picture of consistency and strength in the labor market. The U.S. economy added 372K new jobs,…

June 2022

Posted by Financial Strategies Group in Economic Update, Newsletters

A Letter to Our Clients We wanted to take a moment to address some of the stress you may be experiencing due to what we’re currently seeing in the markets. Please know that fluctuations similar to this are normal and that your financial plan was…