Scott Poore, AIF, AWMA, APMAJun 175 minPiece of MindThis 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, APMAJun 104 minThe Night Is Darkest Just Before The DawnUnfortunately, 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, APMAApr 224 minGo On Take The Money And RunMuch 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, APMAMar 254 minPlaying With House MoneyI 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, APMAMar 212 minThe Fed Finally MovesAs 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, APMAMar 142 minInflation, Volatility, & ConflictThe conflict in Ukraine continues to cause volatility in the markets as world governments and corporations have ceased doing business...
Scott Poore, AIF, AWMA, APMAMar 116 minWorking The ProblemThis week's inspiration comes from the under-rated, entertaining film "The Martian." Actor Matt Damon gives a Tom Hanksesque performance...
Scott Poore, AIF, AWMA, APMAMar 72 minStrategic Petroleum Release, Strong Jobs, Fail To Ease the MarketsLast 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, APMAMar 43 minAre 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, APMAFeb 282 minSanctions on Russia, Oil Rises, & Talks BeginMarkets are uneasy this morning as sanctions on Russia and Vladmir Putin's personal assets are causing doubts about future global...
Scott Poore, AIF, AWMA, APMAFeb 244 minGeopolitical Risk Just Ratcheted HigherDespite assurances from the Biden administration to the contrary and logical reasons for not invading Ukraine, Russia has just done the...
Scott Poore, AIF, AWMA, APMAFeb 222 minUkraine Tensions & Fed PolicyThe two primary forces affecting markets right now seem to be the Ukraine crisis and Fed policy. Inflation reared its ugly head again...