Weekly Financial Market Updates

More of the Same

Election 2020 has delivered a divided government. Now it’s time to turn our attention towards the future and look at what this means for the economy and the stock market. | Financial Design Studio, Inc.

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Mortgage Rates at All Time Low – But for How Long?

One of the major surprises during 2020 has been the resiliency of the housing market and mortgage refinancing. Despite the pandemic and the surge in unemployment that came with it, the housing market is as hot as it has been since 2005-2006. | Financial Design Studio, Inc.

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2020 Election Impact on Investments

The 2020 elections have yet to be fully decided, but the race appears to be leaning in the direction of a new president, a GOP Senate, and a Democratic House. In other words, a split government. Until we know the final results our thoughts and opinions on what the outcome means are subject to change. But we have some initial ideas on what these results may mean for the economy and stock market. | Financial Design Studio, Inc.

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The Virus vs. the 2020 Election

The stock market has been weak of late and the key question is what’s causing it. We look at the two most likely culprits and what that means for the investment outlook. | Financial Design Studio

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Who’s Ready for the Election?

Investors have their views about what the election of one or the other will mean for the stock market. Oftentimes, the worst fears of these investors never came to pass. History can be a good guide to keep investors grounded heading into an uncertain period.

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It’s a Home Seller’s Market!

One of the more remarkable things we’ve seen over the last 7 months of the COVID pandemic is the uninterrupted strength of the housing market. After a brief dip in March and April, home sales have been on fire. The question for prospective buyers/sellers of homes is whether now is a good time to buy/sell.

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