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Piece of Mind
This week's musings has it roots in one of the more under-rated rock bands of all time - Boston. The band, which actually did originate...

Scott Poore, AIF, AWMA, APMA
Jun 17, 20225 min read
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The Night Is Darkest Just Before The Dawn
Unfortunately, in terms of economic stability, we are just now entering the night. Recession appears to be on the horizon and like a...

Scott Poore, AIF, AWMA, APMA
Jun 10, 20224 min read
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Go On Take The Money And Run
Much is being made lately of the Ukraine Crisis being responsible for the rise in inflation and laying the blame at the foot of Russian...

Scott Poore, AIF, AWMA, APMA
Apr 22, 20224 min read
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Playing With House Money
I feel like we're living through the game Monopoly, where at any turn you could land on Chance or Community Chest and get an extra $50...

Scott Poore, AIF, AWMA, APMA
Mar 25, 20224 min read
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The Fed Finally Moves
As expected, the Fed raised the Fed Funds Rate by 25 basis points at last week's meeting. The recent volatility in the markets caused by...

Scott Poore, AIF, AWMA, APMA
Mar 21, 20222 min read
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Inflation, Volatility, & Conflict
The conflict in Ukraine continues to cause volatility in the markets as world governments and corporations have ceased doing business...

Scott Poore, AIF, AWMA, APMA
Mar 14, 20222 min read
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Working The Problem
This week's inspiration comes from the under-rated, entertaining film "The Martian." Actor Matt Damon gives a Tom Hanksesque performance...

Scott Poore, AIF, AWMA, APMA
Mar 11, 20226 min read
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Strategic Petroleum Release, Strong Jobs, Fail To Ease the Markets
Last week, the International Energy Agency announced the release of 60 million barrels of oil from global stockpiles and the U.S. agreed...

Scott Poore, AIF, AWMA, APMA
Mar 7, 20222 min read
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Are Markets Dependent On Geopolitical Situation?
Despite some good economic news this week, markets appear to be immersed in the Ukraine-Russia conflict. A good example was this...

Scott Poore, AIF, AWMA, APMA
Mar 4, 20223 min read
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Sanctions on Russia, Oil Rises, & Talks Begin
Markets are uneasy this morning as sanctions on Russia and Vladmir Putin's personal assets are causing doubts about future global...

Scott Poore, AIF, AWMA, APMA
Feb 28, 20222 min read
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Geopolitical Risk Just Ratcheted Higher
Despite assurances from the Biden administration to the contrary and logical reasons for not invading Ukraine, Russia has just done the...

Scott Poore, AIF, AWMA, APMA
Feb 24, 20224 min read
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Ukraine Tensions & Fed Policy
The two primary forces affecting markets right now seem to be the Ukraine crisis and Fed policy. Inflation reared its ugly head again...

Scott Poore, AIF, AWMA, APMA
Feb 22, 20222 min read
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