Recent uncertainty regarding U.S. creditworthiness, growing concerns about the European debt crisis, a slowdown in the Chinese economy, and central bank interventions in the United States and Europe have all contributed to… read more
As we progress into 2012, the spotlight continues to shine brightly on the foreign exchange market with the focus centered on Europe’s ongoing sovereign debt crisis and its impact on the euro. This is an opportune time… read more
On February 14, 2012, Washington State joined New York, Connecticut, Iowa, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont and the District of Columbia in recognizing same-sex marriage. As of this writing, Maryland and Illinois are… read more
As the new administration in Washington prepares to deal with monumental economic challenges, both domestic and global, a bright spot can be seen on the horizon that is most likely the illumination from a solar panel. The… read more
With another major economic stimulus package finally approved, the market’s reaction to date has been anything but confident. While investors forecast and await the full impact of the plan, special attention is being… read more
As interest rates have tumbled to historic lows and perceived market risk has increased, managing cash has become an increasingly challenging task. After the Lehman Brothers failure in September 2008, the Reserve Primary… read more
“Quality is never an accident; it is always the result of high intention, sincere effort, intelligent direction and skillful execution; it represents the wise choice of many alternatives.” — William A. Foster… read more
The severe shocks that permeated the global economy and capital markets throughout the last 18 months have generated an unprecedented wave of policy actions by governments and central banks around the world. In the United… read more