Here is our April 2016, all new…trendy format Monthly Economic and Capital Market Review, along with a Video for your viewing and listening pleasure. Hope you are enjoying!
Recently we came across the fact that we did not have a post with a summary of Estate Planning Docs. Here is a link to the detailed explanation of each.
The documents needed:
Wills
Power of Attorney
Healthcare Power of Attorney
HIPPA
Living Will
Trusts
A good Estate Plan will likely include most of these documents.
Economic Update
US Dollar Takes a rest
After a scorching run (much stronger) in 2014 and early 2015, the US Dollar has slowed it’s ascent. While travelers abroad have enjoyed a stronger translation of currency, headwinds have occurred in many other ways.
International Company profits struggle
Commodity weakness
Foreign holdings sag in value
Foreign Countries holding US debt saw increased amounts
China devalue the US peg, slowly
GDP Update
The first Quarter of 2016, Gross Domestic Production (the broadest measure of economic growth/production) was revised to .5%. The Federal Reserve members want this much higher, think 2% plus.
As can be seen this number is volatile and for some reason has been showing a rather weak first quarter reading the past several years.
Two consecutive negative readings of GDP are the definition of a recession.
Capital Markets Update
Commodities
After dropping to $26 and change in February, oil breached $45 a barrel this latest month. It is highly possible that when we look back on the affects of this extremely low oil price had on our economy, it MAY have been much greater than we ever expected.
Oil related tentacles may have gone much more broad than measured. Another benefactor of the stable/weaker US dollar.
International Markets
Little brother international markets, more commonly known as Emerging Markets may be getting their feet under them. Tossed out and left for dead, these markets may have the strongest long term growth potential in the world.
The opinions voiced in this material are for general information only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual. To determine which investments may be appropriate for you, please consult your financial advisor prior to investing!
Background
The is the vocal portion of J.K. Financial, Inc. a Dallas Texas Based Fee Only Total Wealth Financial Planning Firm. Founded by John Kvale, a Dallas Texas Fee only Financial Planner and Total Wealth Manager.
April 2016 Video, Economic and Capital Market Monthly Review, By John Kvale
Here is our April 2016, all new…trendy format Monthly Economic and Capital Market Review, along with a Video for your viewing and listening pleasure. Hope you are enjoying!
April 2016 Video
Financial Planning Tip – The Estate Plan
Estate Docs Summary
Recently we came across the fact that we did not have a post with a summary of Estate Planning Docs. Here is a link to the detailed explanation of each.
The documents needed:
A good Estate Plan will likely include most of these documents.
Economic Update
US Dollar Takes a rest
After a scorching run (much stronger) in 2014 and early 2015, the US Dollar has slowed it’s ascent. While travelers abroad have enjoyed a stronger translation of currency, headwinds have occurred in many other ways.
GDP Update
The first Quarter of 2016, Gross Domestic Production (the broadest measure of economic growth/production) was revised to .5%. The Federal Reserve members want this much higher, think 2% plus.
As can be seen this number is volatile and for some reason has been showing a rather weak first quarter reading the past several years.
Two consecutive negative readings of GDP are the definition of a recession.
Capital Markets Update
Commodities
After dropping to $26 and change in February, oil breached $45 a barrel this latest month. It is highly possible that when we look back on the affects of this extremely low oil price had on our economy, it MAY have been much greater than we ever expected.
Oil related tentacles may have gone much more broad than measured. Another benefactor of the stable/weaker US dollar.
International Markets
Little brother international markets, more commonly known as Emerging Markets may be getting their feet under them. Tossed out and left for dead, these markets may have the strongest long term growth potential in the world.
Have a Great Day!
See you again at the end of May !
John A. Kvale
Founder of J.K. Financial, Inc.
A Dallas Texas based fee only
Financial Planning Total Wealth
Management firm.
www.jkfinancialinc.com
www.street-cents.com
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