Words from Woody
Wall Street Focuses On Debt Ceiling
May 18 2023
Would it surprise you to hear that investors have moved past worrying about inflation? They have, at least for now. Wall Street has shifted its attention to Washington’s budget negotiations and how the debt ceiling will be resolved. But how long will that shift in focus last? As you can see from the accompanying table, […]
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Ukraine fundraiser
May 19 2022
I have started a fundraiser in support of the Ukrainian people and will match any donation up to $5,000. https://give.wearealight.org/Brightline
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April Economic Update
April 2 2022
In this month’s recap: Stocks rallied as the Fed provided greater clarity on monetary policy, and investors became more upbeat about the economic outlook. Monthly Economic Update U.S. Markets Greater clarity on monetary policy and improved investor sentiment on the economic outlook propelled stocks to their first monthly gain of the year. The Standard […]
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Client Note
February 24 2022
My stomach has been receiving steady doses of Pepto this week as I empathize with the stress you are feeling. Three quick comments on the current state of affairs: (1) The Russia/Ukraine event has nothing to do with “democracy.” It has to do with energy, which is the lifeblood of the Russian kleptocracy. Russia […]
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Market note
February 3 2022
While I always try to connect individually with you it feels necessary to send a broad email to share my thoughts on the market and what actions I am taking. * Since late November, when the inflation debate gained true momentum, markets have become highly emotional. The last three weeks have exacerbated the uncertainty, and […]
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Stuck at Home Survival Guide
June 2 2020
I received an email from a college friend this week who highlighted how the mental aspect of being in isolation can be the hardest thing...
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Monthly Economic Update – November 2020
November 8 2020
In this month’s recap: Inaction on a second American fiscal stimulus bill and a rise in global COVID-19 cases put pressure on stock prices in October. Monthly Economic Update Presented by Woody Rash, November 2020 U.S. Markets Inaction on a second American fiscal stimulus bill and a rise in global
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Monthly Economic Update – October 2020
October 20 2020
In this month’s recap: Inaction on a second American fiscal stimulus bill and a rise in global COVID-19 cases put pressure on stock prices in October. Monthly Economic Update Presented by Woody Rash, November 2020 U.S. Markets Inaction on a second American fiscal stimulus bill and a rise in global
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Monthly Economic Update – September 2020
September 11 2020
In this month’s recap: Inaction on a second American fiscal stimulus bill and a rise in global COVID-19 cases put pressure on stock prices in October. Monthly Economic Update Presented by Woody Rash, November 2020 U.S. Markets Inaction on a second American fiscal stimulus bill and a rise in global
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