Brinker Capital: Don’t Count Out the US Consumer Just Yet
Even the extremely disappointing results out of Target seem to have had less to do with end consumer demand and more to do with the mix of goods sold.
Even the extremely disappointing results out of Target seem to have had less to do with end consumer demand and more to do with the mix of goods sold.
The important message, though, is that investors working with a financial advisor have a plan for dealing with volatility when the market gyrates.
Research shows that increased communications during times of trouble can help strengthen relationships and provide clients with the resolve they need.
Consumer spending on goods and services, to include travel, makes up approximately two-thirds of the economy, so this is a constructive factor.
As markets have sold off, we have continuously reassessed positioning, taking stock of valuations and weighing the potential for a range of outcomes.
If Putin successfully undermines trust in the dollar, it is tantamount to an attack on the U.S. dollar’s status as the world’s reserve currency.
While it is always difficult for baseball fans and investors to not get caught up in the emotion of day-to-day action, it is a “long season” for both.