Hawkin’ Around the Christmas Tree The last Federal Reserve meeting of 2024 is now behind us, and the 25 basis point (bp) rate cut at this meeting brought the full year 2024 reduction in rates to 100 bps, with the fed funds target range now at 4.25%-4.50%. The rate move itself was widely expected by…Read more
Life these days can feel pretty unpredictable. Navigating the fickle stock market may be the last thing you want to do. But investing your money doesn’t have to require a lot of guesswork. There are ways to make it more hands-off and still get where you want to go. One strategy is what’s known as…Read more
The Final Countdown Investors are approaching what has historically been one of the most predictable and positive periods of the year for the stock market. The so-called “Santa Claus Rally” isn’t just a catchy phrase—it’s a well-documented phenomenon that has generally delivered positive returns for patient investors in the past. The reasons behind the usual…Read more
