When Volatility Strikes – How to Assess the Latest Market Turbulence After almost 2 years of calm and rising markets, last week reminded us that conditions can change quickly. Markets fell across the board as volatility roared back. The S&P 500, the Dow Jones Industrial Average, and the Nasdaq all fell by more than 5%…. Read More
Keith J. Akre
What Does the Fed Do Now? Three Former Fed Officials Discussed the Future of Monetary Policy On Tuesday, January 24, I attended a presentation of The Chicago Council of Global Affairs entitled “The Future of Monetary Policy”. This was a discussion among Michael Moskow, former Chicago Fed President, Randall Kroszner,… Read More
Look Back With Gratitude and Ahead With Caution – 2018 Outlook In terms of risk-adjusted returns, 2017 was one of the best years on record. The S&P 500 index gave investors a return of more than 20% with historically low levels of volatility. We are certainly grateful for the gains we have seen, especially since… Read More
What Should You Do When the Market Hits Record Highs? As I write, the stock market is soaring, again, to all-time highs. Inevitably, I get the questions from clients, friends, and family “Keith, will the market continue to go higher? This market has to correct soon, right? What should I do with my investments?” My… Read More