AVIOR INSIGHTS – What Mixed Market and Economic Signals Mean for Investors
Last week's report on the country's Gross Domestic Product for the second quarter confirmed that the economy shrank in the first half of the year, a fact that some investors and economists had already suspected. Broad-based inflation, rising energy prices, higher interest rates and other factors were a drag on growth for the second consecutive quarter. And while the economy is still 1.6% larger compared to a year ago, even...
AVIOR INSIGHTS – What the Fed, GDP and the Dollar Mean to Long-Term Investors
The Fed is caught between a rock and a hard place as it tries to balance historic inflation levels with a slowing economy. Many leading economic indicators suggest that growth is decelerating due to rising prices, geopolitical events, and the natural end to a strong recovery. This week's Fed meeting and the GDP report for the second quarter will shed more light on how urgently the central bank will tackle...
AVIOR INSIGHTS – How Investors Can Benefit as Corporate Earnings Adjust to Inflation
Recent economic reports show that inflation continues to accelerate. Not only does this impact consumers' wallets but it also has wide-ranging implications for corporations, the broader economy, and investment portfolios. However, it's important to consider how inflation affects both sides of the income statement when making long-term financial decisions. After all, while expenses are increasing for consumers and businesses, inflation also allows corporations to raise prices. How can investors focus...
AVIOR INSIGHTS – How Investors Can Take Advantage of Attractive Valuations
As the economy responds to inflationary pressures, investors continue to struggle with daily price swings across the stock market. This level of market volatility can be disorienting for even the most experienced investors, and some may even want to wait it out on the sidelines. While this may be tempting, history shows that this is neither the best approach to lower risk nor to take advantage of a future recovery....