As the Fed Eyes Rate Cuts, Here’s How to Position Your Portfolio
Why this matters now: In mid‑June, Federal Reserve Governor Waller suggested that rate cuts could begin as early as July, citing cooling inflation—despite lingering uncertainties around trade tariffs and economic growth (citation: superscriptmarketing.comreuters.com.) With the Fed holding rates steady at 4.25–4.5%, yet signaling possible cuts later this year (citation: advisorperspectives.com+1reuters.com+1), markets are bracing for volatility. What This Means […]
Texas Flooding – How to Help
Dear Client, I am sure you have seen and heard about the devastating damage and loss of life caused by the July 4 massive flooding of the Guadalupe River that rose close to 30 feet in 45 minutes. The timing could not have been worse: 4 am when most were sleeping. Several people who died […]
Costly Cookout: July 4th Prices Down Slightly
It could be worse. That’s the theme of this year’s 4th of July food prices. After the price of an Independence Day cookout hit a record high last year, it is at least trending in the right direction this year. The American Farm Bureau estimates the cost of a holiday cookout for 10 is down about […]