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FOMC Update
The Fed Open Market Committee completed their March two-day meeting with no significant changes to their policy or communication to the outside world. However, they did acknowledge an improvement in the nation’s growth prospects (to ‘moderate’), as noted by economic … Continue reading
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Weekly Economic Update
(+) The most heavily-looked at report last week, retail sales, registered a stronger-than-expected result for February, up +1.1% versus a consensus estimate of +0.5%. The headline figure was aided by a +5.0% gain in gas station sales (in line with … Continue reading
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LSA FANN Radio “Dow Hits New Highs”
Join Brad Kasper, Dean Barber and Bud Kasper as they discuss the recent market rally and what to keep investors focused on moving forward. To listen to FANN radio, simply visit the LSA website and login. The show is posted … Continue reading
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Weekly Economic Update
(+) The ISM Non-Manufacturing Index for February came in better than the expected 55.0 level with a small increase to 56.0. New orders and business activity were higher, while employment deteriorated a bit (although still in expansionary territory). Inventory expansion … Continue reading
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LSA Connect On-Demand
Check out our new segment, LSA Connect On-Demand. We will be doing these videos to compliment the content we post on our blog as well. Be looking out for them!
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Learn more about LSA Portfolio Analytics
Learn more about LSA Portfolio Analytics by joining our LIVE online demo today, follow the link to register… http://ow.ly/ivUw2
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LSA “Chart of the Week”: A Troubling View of Bonds over the Next 4 Years….
The chart of the week looks at the Yield on the Barclays Intermediate US Government/Credit Index, which is our Fixed Income Benchmark and a good proxy for a conservative bond allocation (60% Treasuries/40% Investment grade corporates) minus the 4 Year … Continue reading
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Weekly Economic Update
The big news of the week from an economic front was arguably the government sequester that took hold as promised on March 1. Interestingly, this strategy has traditionally been considered as an option so unpalatable to politicians that it would … Continue reading
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LSA “Tee Time” demo today.
LSA “Tee Time” demo today. Learn how LSA manages portfolios (Mutual Funds,ETF’s,VA’s)with a Fiduciary-First approach! http://ow.ly/i8llq
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LSA “Chart of the Week” Unemployment Suggest the US Recession is Still Around and will be for Awhile….
The chart of the week looks at the depth of unemployment post WWII and the time it takes to recover. There are many people talking about the current recovery that is taking place and the positive fundamental shift that is … Continue reading
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Weekly Economic Update
0) The CPI inflation number for January was flat, which was a bit less than the slight increase of +0.1% expected. However, the core inflation number—which excludes more volatile food and energy prices—gained +0.3% as opposed to an expected +0.2%. … Continue reading
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LSA Manager Interview with Ben Keating, CFA – Fixed Income Portfolio Specialist Wellington/Hartford
Benjamin Keating, Senior Vice President and Portfolio Specialist, is responsible for communicating Hartford/Wellington Investment Management’s investment strategy and economic outlook to the financial community in the United States. In this capacity, Ben serves as a specialist for our global fixed … Continue reading
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