Shawn Richards2 days ago1 minBatten Down the HatchesThe global economy is weakening fast, and many countries may already be in recession. Add to this the pressures placed on businesses and...
Shawn RichardsMar 201 minPick Your PoisonThe immediate impact of war in Ukraine is the increased level of uncertainty across nearly all sectors and regions. This can be evidenced by
Shawn RichardsFeb 171 minOut of the Frying Pan?The easing of relative risk over the last month is likely due to relative normalization rather than improvement in the underlying...
Shawn RichardsJan 171 min‘The Winter of Our Discontent’In many ways, COVID continues to dominate the economic outlook. This is especially true as the U.S. passes through the heart of winter....
Shawn RichardsJul 23, 20211 minWhen is a Recovery not a Recovery?From problems in China (non-performing loans & a clampdown on technology companies) to inflation, slowing employment growth, and...
Shawn RichardsJun 19, 20211 minHeating Up Or Cooling Off?While investors view the labor reports as evidence that the Fed will remain patient, persistent inflation pressures may force the central...
Shawn RichardsApr 19, 20211 minPast the Pandemic?The combination of the weak dollar and rising energy prices could signal that the post-pandemic economic recovery is just around the...
Shawn RichardsMar 15, 20211 minMixed SignalsThe sharp rise in long-term rates has muted growth in the broader market, and at this point, the S&P 500 is up <5% YTD. Historically the...
Shawn RichardsJan 18, 20211 minSame as it Ever WasWhile the markets continue to push record highs, multiple risks to growth remain. These include delays to and unintended consequences...
Shawn RichardsNov 3, 20201 minEnd of the BeginningWith the final day of voting upon us, election forecasts and the betting markets lean towards a Democrat win. However, the average of...
Shawn RichardsOct 29, 20201 minToo Close for Comfort With five days until the U.S. election, the average of state polls indicate the race has tightened, while the betting markets lean...
Shawn RichardsOct 20, 20201 minTrust the Polls or the Odds?With 14 days until the U.S. election, the average of state polls indicate a landslide, while the betting markets are less conclusive.
Shawn RichardsOct 16, 20201 minTowards a Winter of DiscontentWith the U.S. election in 18-days, the expectation is that most investors will turn defensive unless there is a breakthrough on stimulus
Shawn RichardsOct 1, 20201 minInvestor Connect – Greg Thomas of 375 Park Associates375 Park Associates Managing Director, Gregory Thomas joins Hall T. Martin from TEN Capital Network
Shawn RichardsOct 1, 20201 minWaiting for an October SurpriseWith 33 days until the U.S. election, the race for the White House has shifted significantly in the past two weeks, with our model giving in
Shawn RichardsSep 16, 20201 minMixed MessagesThe sell-off was technical and has not been enough to slow markets as the S&P 500 is more nearly 48 percent since its low on March 23rd. How
Shawn RichardsSep 15, 20201 minSlip Slidin' AwayWith 48 days until the U.S. election, the race for the White House has moved decidedly favor of the Republican candidate ...
Shawn RichardsAug 31, 20201 minToo Close To CallWith 64 days until the U.S. election, the race for the White House remains too close to call as the likelihood of a Republican victory...
Shawn RichardsJul 17, 20201 minAnd the Band Played OnEven as public health officials have failed to stop the spread of COVID-19 and several states are considering the reimposition of lockdowns,
Shawn RichardsApr 15, 20201 minMMXX: ANNUS HORRIBILISThe spread of the COVID-19 virus is a human tragedy, and the Federal Reserve has buoyed investors, half measures and incompetence are decima