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As the new administration begins to take over and we continue to reopen from COVID-19 concerns, as vaccines find their way into more arms,  LSA has implemented revisions to the following portfolios: DFA, DFA Blended, Private Client Blended , ETF and, … Continue reading →

Economic Update 2-16-2021 Economic data for the week included inflation that continued to rise slightly (due to commodity prices largely), but still tempered levels on a trailing year basis. Labor metrics improved a bit, but remain challenged relative to pre-Covid … Continue reading →

Economic Update 2-8-2021 Economic data for the week included slightly weaker results for manufacturing, but a stronger report for services. The employment situation report for January was disappointing, but other labor reports featured a few bright spots. Global equity markets … Continue reading →

Economic Update 2-1-2021 Economic data for the week included no action by the Federal Reserve, a 4th quarter GDP report that came in largely in line with expectations, continued strength in the housing market, and jobless claims that came in a … Continue reading →

The Federal Reserve made no policy changes at today’s meeting, as expected. The fed funds rate was kept at the zero bound of 0.00-0.25%. The formal statement was little changed, noting that the pace of recovery is moderating, with ‘weakness … Continue reading →

Economic Update 1-25-2021 Economic data for the holiday-shortened week included a sharp rise in manufacturing, and improvements in several housing metrics—the latter continuing a trend higher from recent months. Equity markets in the U.S. and abroad gained last week as … Continue reading →

Economic Update 1-19-2021 Economic data for the week included a deeper-than-expected decline in retail sales, weaker Empire state manufacturing, and an unexpected rise in jobless claims. Producer and consumer inflation measures rose slightly, in keeping with recent trend. Industrial production, … Continue reading →

Economic Update 1-11-2021 Economic data for the week included stronger reports for ISM manufacturing and services, while the employment situation for December weakened more than expected. Equity markets rose several percent globally, with the U.K. and emerging markets leading other … Continue reading →

Happy New Year! This was certainly a year we’re happy to see in the rear-view mirror. While we know we have a bit of the old year’s business still to work through we’re looking forward to a more cheerful wrap … Continue reading →

Economic Update 12-21-2020 Economic data for the week included declines in retail sales, industrial production, as well as in several regional manufacturing indexes. Jobless claims also ticked higher along with rising virus counts nationally. Global equity markets rose last week, … Continue reading →

Fed Note: The Federal Reserve made no policy changes at today’s meeting, as expected, keeping the fed funds rate at the zero bound of 0.00-0.25%. There were no dissents from committee members. The dollar swap lines and repurchase facility were … Continue reading →

As 2020 winds down, the election nearing completion and a vaccine for COVID-19 around the corner, LSA will be implementing revisions to the following portfolios: Private Client L100k, Socially Responsible, American Funds, Fidelity, Vanguard and all of the VA models.  … Continue reading →