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By Ben S. Lies, MBA, RSSA

The Sahm Rule, Markets, and Recession

As this article is being written, there is a significant amount of downside volatility occurring within equity markets. The S&P 500 peaked on July 16th and, since that high, as of today (8/5/2024) we have seen it sell off 7.9%. The NASDAQ is officially in correction territory (down ~13.1% since it peaked on 7/11/24). One […]

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A Recession is Imminent
By Ben S. Lies, MBA, RSSA

Market Myths Series: A Recession is Imminent

If you watch the news, listen to the radio, or generally socialize with other people, you have probably heard the whispers (or screams) claiming that, if we are not in a recession already, then one is right around the corner. But is there any truth or legitimacy to these claims? The reality is that no […]

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Market Volatility
By Ben S. Lies, MBA, RSSA

Investor Alert: Surviving Volatility

Covid-19 and its’ implications have caused an extreme amount of volatility in the markets and it has been very taxing on humanity and investors alike. When we go through a sharp downturn like this one, it is incredibly difficult to try and figure out what to do. In this video our President and Chief Investment […]

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