November / December 2019  Economic Outlook

The global outlook remains challenged against a background of raised geopolitical and trade policy uncertainty. In the U.S., the economic momentum is slowing, but our base continues to be for sustainable growth. Before a group of investors in Los Angeles on October 23, Nobel Laureate and economics professor at Yale University Robert Shiller said, “I see bubbles everywhere. There’s no place to go.” Shiller sees bubbles in the stock market, the bond market, and the housing market. Now is the time for savvy investors to develop their exit strategies. In advance of shock and awe. Because, when catastrophe strikes there is no time to plan.

The Investor’s Advantage Risk-O-Meter reflects the company’s overall opinion on the economy and the stock market.  Leading indicators include the US Economic Outlook, Monetary Policy, Fiscal Policy, Leading Indexes, Global Economic Outlook, Corporate Profit Growth, Inflation, Equity Market Valuation, and Geopolitical Risk.

Do you know how much risk your portfolio and retirement accounts are taking? Understanding the risk of the economy and how it relates to your money is crucial. However, this means nothing if your investments aren’t designed around YOUR risk tolerance and YOUR financial goals. We’ve partnered with the fantastic folks at Riskalyze to offer a free tool that pinpoints your Risk Number so that you may informatively guide your portfolios asset allocation.

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