What is a Bear Market and how did we get here? Wall Street uses the “bear market” term to describe a sustained period when the equity markets are down at least 20% from their recent peaks. Financial Advisor and CEO of Deschutes Investment Consulting MacGregor Hall shares his perspective about what investors should do during a market downturn as well.
Want To Learn about Investing? This article shares some of the best quotes about investing and explains the meaning behind them. With over 25 years of combined experience we know investments and retirement planning. Our Advisors at Deschutes Investment Consulting are here to answer your investment questions and help design the right plan for you.
Sometimes there is a disconnect between Wall Street and Main Street. The economy is recovering quickly from the Covid induced slowdown, unemployment is at near all-time lows, wages are soaring, consumers are confident and spending. Unfortunately, prices are also increasing-in fact faster than wages. The Fed is now concerned and is signaling in no uncertain terms that it will reverse the easy money and low interest rate era we have enjoyed over the last five years to fight inflation. The bond and stock markets are reacting as they always do, AHEAD of what is happening now on main street. So even though we experienced a booming economy, the financial markets are issuing their doubts about the prospective future of the economy.
This Deschutes employee spotlight is featuring Diane Bella, our Corporate Retirement Plan Administrator. She has been an invaluable resource to Deschutes throughout the years. Diane provides insight, advice, and guidance to our clients on their plans and as a mentor to other staff members.
Between Ukraine, Inflation, and the Fed, there's a lot to worry about. However is a light at the end of the tunnel.
Deschutes Investment Consulting, LLC. promotes Chelsie Andrews to Chief Operating Officer. Chelsie is responsible for helping our retirement plan clients keep their plans running smoothly and compliant. With strong attention to detail, Chelsie is a natural at maintaining order in the office and seeing that projects keep moving.