Today we awaken to a changed world. An uncertain world. And dare I say it, a world of possibility. We haven’t received a single worried client call through this crisis, yet clients have reached out asking how we are — which is a testament to the fortitude and kindness of our clients. We cherish each one of you! I’m writing today to say that …
Markets and the Coronavirus*
By now, most of you are aware that stock markets around the globe have taken a significant hit this week due to the novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) threat, with the S&P 500 falling 9% in the last four days. While dramatic, this type of drop is certainly not unprecedented, nor unexpected. There are lots of statistics, but I’ll just point to dates …
Epidemics and The Stock Market
[Updated in our blog entry of 2/27/20] The stock market’s at all-time highs, and now faces a new threat in addition to the impeachment trial, trade wars and Middle East instability: the threat of a deadly global pandemic. What should stock market investors do, if anything? If history is any guide, investors may not have a lot to worry about, …