The Complexities of Inflation

We thought the current backdrop provided an opportunity to dive into the basics of inflation. The below analysis will attempt to isolate different types of inflation, and distill our input on where we stand on each in the current cycle. This is a bit “economic” at its...

Rate Hikes Working, No Cuts Ahead

Headline CPI rose 0.6% in August from the prior month, a faster pace than in July as gasoline prices jumped. Core CPI rose 0.3% (stripping food and energy costs), a hotter pace than the prior two months.  Headline CPI: +0.6% (Consensus Expectations: +0.6%) Core CPI:...

The Market in Pictures, September 8

Our team looks at a lot of research throughout each day. A few charts that caught our eye this week, and the way they fit the unfolding puzzle of evidence:   John Luke: NVDA is the current battleground stock, but remember when there were 100s of absurdly-priced...
Helping Clients Reach the Finish Line

Helping Clients Reach the Finish Line

We talk constantly about the two main risks we help advisors defend against: Drawdown: sharp drops that interrupt compounding and trigger client fear Longevity: insufficient returns that put clients at risk of outliving their money Let’s focus on Longevity. The...