After six straight weeks of gains, which saw the S&P 500 Index rise over 7.25% to a new all-time high of 3,122.03, the equity markets stabilized last week, finishing a fraction lower for the week at 3,110.29. Interest rates have remained stable with the 2-Year Treasury yielding 1.62% and the 10-Year Treasury at 1.77%. The […]
Read MoreMonth: November 2019
Market Milestones vs. Personal Milestones
The S&P 500 Index moved higher for the sixth straight week closing at a new milestone high of 3,120.46. The NASDAQ Index and Dow Jones Industrial averages also moved to new all-time highs. The mood has been positive as signals of a phase one, U.S.-China trade agreement is likely before December 15th when barring an […]
Read MoreA Recession in Recessionary Talk
The S&P 500 closed at 3,066.91, the second consecutive weekly new high and a gain of 11.92% from the year-ago level. Treasury yields were lower with the 2-year finishing the week at 1.55%, down 7 basis points. The 10-year yield dipped a similar amount and closed with a yield of 1.73%. The backdrop has been […]
Read MoreHappiness in Old Age – Observations of a Family Physician
(What you can do to experience happiness in old age) In no particular order: Stay outwardly focused by keeping your mind on the well-being and/or the activities of others. If you can only do one thing, this is it. Everything below will help keep you outwardly focused. Take on volunteer jobs that will help others. […]
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