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Inflation and the Case for Real Assets
December, 2016 The recent election of Donald Trump has lead to headlines predicting that inflation rates will rise (see, for example “Inflation Expections Soar…” at CNBC.com, and a column called “Donald Trump’s Win Fuels Bets on Inflation” in the Wall Street Journal). At...
A Conversation on Diversification
Investor education has improved substantially over the last two decades such that the average investor is aware in a broad sense that they want a “diversified” portfolio. They understand that being diversified reduces risk. But, that’s only scratches the surface of...
Market Commentary
Q4 2018 Market Commentary
Plum Street AdvisorsQ4 2018 Market Commentary - January 8, 2019 What a difference a quarter makes. At the end of the third quarter consumer confidence was approaching peak levels, US growth was strong, and the stock market was rallying. Just three months...
Q3 2018 Market Commentary
Plum Street Advisors Q3 2018 Market Commentary - October 11, 2018 The dichotomy in economic momentum between the U.S. and much of the rest of the world widened this past quarter, and stock market returns followed along. Strong U.S. growth is expected to...
Q2 2018 Market Commentary
Plum Street Advisors Q2 2018 Market Commentary - July 11, 2018 The US Economy continues to show strong growth, as the second longest expansion since World War II shows no signs of letting up any time soon. Economists are projecting GDP growth of over 3% in the second...
Chart Books
Q2 2018 Market Review Chart Book
You can download our comprehensive market review in charts and tables from the link below. Topics covered include: Q2 2018 Chartbook TABLE OF CONTENTS: Market Summary World Stock Market Performance World Asset Classes US Stocks International Developed Stocks Emerging...
Q1 2018 Market Review Chart Book
You can download our comprehensive market review in charts and tables from the link below. Topics covered include: Q1 2018 Chartbook TABLE OF CONTENTS: Market Summary World Stock Market Performance World Asset Classes US Stocks International Developed Stocks Emerging...
Q4 2017 Market Review Chart Book
You can download our comprehensive market review in charts and tables from the link below. Topics covered include: Q4 2017 Market Charts TABLE OF CONTENTS: Market Summary World Stock Market Performance World Asset Classes US Stocks International Developed Stocks...