by Peak Dev | Jan 1, 2018 | News, Perspectives
January 2018 Monetary policy is determined by the central bank (e.g. the Fed) while fiscal policy, like taxes and spending, is determined by legislation (e.g. Congress and the President). “Fiscal Stimulus” is legislation that lowers tax rates and/or increases spending...
by Peak Dev | Jan 1, 2018 | News, Perspectives
January 2018 Risks remain, including: DC turmoil, geopolitical events, increased global competition, digital disruption and rising interest rates. As these unfold, financial market volatility may return. Typically, there are three 5% corrections per year....
by Peak Dev | Jan 1, 2018 | News, Perspectives
January 2018 Increased global economic activity combined with historically low interest rates could lead to a surprising level of business growth and record earnings growth. Uncertainty over the contents of proposed tax legislation and if/when it might become law...
by Peak Dev | Oct 1, 2017 | News, Perspectives
October 2017 Congress and President Woodrow Wilson created the Federal Reserve (Fed) 104 years ago to provide and oversee a safer, more flexible and more stable monetary and financial system. Since then, the Fed has also been assigned the goal of keeping inflation and...
by Peak Dev | Jul 1, 2017 | News, Perspectives
July 2017 Since 2008, the world’s five most reputable central banks have printed the equivalent of $11 trillion dollars in order to stabilize their economies and increase growth. Many thought these actions were needed to fend off the Financial Crisis, Great...
by Peak Dev | Apr 1, 2017 | News, Perspectives
April 2017 Global government changes from Brexit to new presidents in the US, Brazil and South Korea are leading to several policy changes. More changes are expected as four French elections, a German election and a possible Italian election may affect EU...
