Find out where the Jefferson | Steele team likes to go for summer fun...

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Market Overview: Second Quarter 2015

Central bank action was a dominant theme this quarter. While the ECB and Bank of Japan maintained their massive stimulus programs, the Federal Reserve, bolstered by mostly positive economic data, continued to signal for an interest rate hike sometime this year. If, when and by how much rates may rise, continued to be key questions on investors’ minds.

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The Federal Open Market Committee:
Ready, set, hike

We don’t know if the Fed will increase the overnight rate at one or more of their meetings in September, October or December, but we do believe that they should. The markets have been enjoying ZIRP (zero interest rate policy) for over six years and have developed a certain amount of reliance or dependency  on super easy monetary policy.

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Crease controversy again in Vancouver

by Mack Irwin

For the third straight season, the Canucks will ice a new goaltending duo in September when the season starts. They recently traded Eddie Lack,their popular and effective backup goalie, to the Carolina Hurricanes. In doing so, the Canucks sent two clear messages: one, that the club believes in Ryan Miller as their top net minder; and two, that they see Jacob Markstrom as being ready for full-time NHL duty.

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Q3 2015 Market Outlook Quarterly:
Passing the Baton

Markets have been flat so far this year, largely due to wrestling matches with a Grexit, bubbles in China, soft economic data and Iran dealings. While none have sounded the “all clear” signal, all have made significant progress over the past month. If these ‘macro’ factors fade from the market’s perspective, what is next?

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