Merriam Webster’s dictionary defines the word “volatility” as a tendency to change quickly and unpredictably. The first known use of the word was in 1626, right about the time the Dutch...
Interest Rates Are Rising: Should I Worry?
Interest rates are on the move; so much so, that the 30-year mortgage rate is more than 4.5% (up from 3.7% a year ago). Not good for mortgage and credit...
2018: A Time of Rational or Irrational Exuberance?
Have you ever heard of “irrational exuberance”? Alan Greenspan coined the term in his famous 1996 speech “The Challenge of Central Banking in a Democratic Society.” In his address, Greenspan...
Deja Vu All Over Again. Maybe.
The question on everyone’s minds these days is whether the market is overheated or if it is different this time. It’s an uncertainty reminiscent of the banter during the...
National and International Markets and Redwood Portfolio Performance
If you’re familiar with the adage, “As goes January, so goes the year,” your radar may be up more than usual right now. Dubbed the January Barometer, the saying is...
Dewey Beats Truman
Dewey Beats Truman (and Other Inaccurate Predictions) It’s not easy being human. Just when we think we have something figured out, reality shows us otherwise. Remember Thomas Dewey? Most people...
The Election and The Stock Market
Hillary Clinton versus Donald Trump: Which One is Best for Your Portfolio? “Be aware of politics; don’t get involved in politics.” –Dr. Chuck Kwok The quote above is from...
July Investment Newsletter
It’s a Charlie Brown Year “Stop worrying about the world ending today. It’s already tomorrow in Australia.” -Charles Schultz Remember good old Charlie Brown? He would appear to make progress in...
