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    Corona Virus, Economics, General Interest

    COVID-19, Elections, Recessions and Recovery

    September 23, 2020September 29, 2020Richard Sturm

    We have all been impacted by COVID-19 and have had to adjust in ways we’d never dreamed of. This has been a strange year, and if you are like me, you can’t wait for this to be behind us.

    Corona Virus, Economics, General Interest

    Battle Continues, but Outlook Is Hopeful

    August 16, 2020August 18, 2020Richard Sturm

    Humankind has an impeccable reputation of working together to beat a common enemy. We are seeing progress and the financial markets are responding.

    Corona Virus, Economics, General Interest, Video

    US May Be Turning a Corner

    July 11, 2020October 14, 2020Richard Sturm

    Amidst the constant flood of frightening news over the past several months, the US economy appears to be turning a major corner, and better times may be ahead.

    Corona Virus, Economics, General Interest

    Stock Market Gains as Economic Data Shows Weakness

    April 29, 2020April 29, 2020Richard Sturm

    Learn why there seems to be a contradiction between current economic data and the stock market.

    Corona Virus, Economics, General Interest, Video

    Light at the End of the Tunnel?

    April 15, 2020April 16, 2020Richard Sturm

    Isn’t it time for some good news? Richard outlines where we are in the fight to re-open America.

    Corona Virus, Economics, General Interest, Video

    Coronavirus: Economic Help Arrives

    March 28, 2020Richard Sturm

    The Federal Government unleashes a host of economic stimulus to counteract the financial downturn of COVID-19.

    Corona Virus, Economics, General Interest

    Reasons to Be Positive About the US Coronavirus Fight

    March 16, 2020March 28, 2020Guest Account

    Here are some good reasons why the US is well poised to win the Coronavirus fight. Written by one of our investment providers, First Trust.

    Corona Virus, Economics, General Interest, Inflation, Interest Rates

    That Was Fast!

    March 8, 2020March 8, 2020Richard Sturm

    As the Coronavirus causes volatility in the financial markets, the Federal Reserve lowers a key interest rate. What is the reason for this predictable move? Did it go far enough, or are more cuts likely?

    Corona Virus, Economics, General Interest, Video

    Coronavirus

    February 29, 2020March 8, 2020Richard Sturm

    Richard discusses the Coronavirus and its effects on the financial markets and your investments.

    Economics, General Interest, Video

    Stock Market Reaches New Record Highs

    November 11, 2019December 30, 2019Richard Sturm

    Some are getting nervous about the recent stock market highs. Are their fears justified, or misplaced? We’ll take a look at the economic factors fueling the rally and analyze what could potentially go wrong.

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