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Social Uprising

By Jeff Hybiak, CFA • July 19, 2016 • 0 Comments
Social Uprising

Five years ago we wrote about the anger behind the Occupy Wall Street movement.  With growing violence in our country, it’s time we take a closer look at what is behind this anger.

 

NOTE:  This article was originally posted on October 11, 2011.  The

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Inequality,Riots,Social Cycle,Weekend Reading

Economic Update: 1st Quarter 2016

By Jeff Hybiak, CFA • March 28, 2016 • 0 Comments

Did the Fed’s rate hike have any impact on the economy?  What should we be watching in the months ahead?

Find out what Jeff’s leading economic indicators are saying in the first full quarter since the Fed’s December rate hike:

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Portfolio Update: Why did 2016 start off so bad?

By Jeff Hybiak, CFA • January 15, 2016 • 0 Comments

What’s behind the 2016 market sell-off?

Jeff discusses the recent market correction.

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4th Quarter 2015 Economic Update

By Jeff Hybiak, CFA • December 17, 2015 • 0 Comments

What in the world is the Fed thinking by raising interest rates?  Is the economy stronger than we thought?

Find out what Jeff’s leading economic indicators are saying in the face of the Fed’s first interest rate hike since 2006 :

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Portfolio Update: Opportunities Ahead in the Bond Market

By Jeff Hybiak, CFA • December 16, 2015 • 0 Comments

Concerned about bonds due to recent headlines?  SEM addresses the recent concerns clients and reps have voiced over the bond market.

Jeff discusses the most recent developments in the bond markets and addresses the outlook for SEM’s Income Allocator & Tactical Bond programs.

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