They are warning the us economy could shrink a 14 in the Second Quarter. Thats coming as the Federal Reserve and global Central Banks across the world announce measures to offset the injured Economic Impact of coronavirus. Join me right now to talk about all of that hank smith. Hanks thanks much for weighing in today we appreciate you joining us, what are you doing in your portfolio in the face of all this . Well, first of all, we are not panicking. We constantly communicate with our clients regarding their asset allocation, we also, for a number of years have always recommend to have enough cash to meet spending needs one year even up to two years out. So, in an environment where you own both stocks and bonds, now is the time to start looking to your adding to your equity positions because that allocation has come down due to the obviously to this bear market. It is a pain trade for sure, but over the past six years, the opposite was equally true where we were trimming equities becaus
They are warning the us economy could shrink a 14 in the Second Quarter. Thats coming as the Federal Reserve and global Central Banks across the world announce measures to offset the injured Economic Impact of coronavirus. Join me right now to talk about all of that hank smith. Hanks thanks much for weighing in today we appreciate you joining us, what are you doing in your portfolio in the face of all this . Well, first of all, we are not panicking. We constantly communicate with our clients regarding their asset allocation, we also, for a number of years have always recommend to have enough cash to meet spending needs one year even up to two years out. So, in an environment where you own both stocks and bonds, now is the time to start looking to your adding to your equity positions because that allocation has come down due to the obviously to this bear market. It is a pain trade for sure, but over the past six years, the opposite was equally true where we were trimming equities becaus
First time since 2017. They are warning the us economy could shrink a 14 in the Second Quarter. Thats coming as the Federal Reserve and global Central Banks across the world announce measures to offset the injured Economic Impact of coronavirus. Join me right now to talk about all of that hank smith. Hanks thanks much for weighing in today we appreciate you joining us, what are you doing in your portfolio in the face of all this . Well, first of all, we are not panicking. We constantly communicate with our clients regarding their asset allocation, we also, for a number of years have always recommend to have enough cash to meet spending needs one year even up to two years out. So, in an environment where you own both stocks and bonds, now is the time to start looking to your adding to your equity positions because that allocation has come down due to the obviously to this bear market. It is a pain trade for sure, but over the past six years, the opposite was equally true where we were t
They are warning the us economy could shrink a 14 in the Second Quarter. Thats coming as the Federal Reserve and global Central Banks across the world announce measures to offset the injured Economic Impact of coronavirus. Join me right now to talk about all of that hank smith. Hanks thanks much for weighing in today we appreciate you joining us, what are you doing in your portfolio in the face of all this . Well, first of all, we are not panicking. We constantly communicate with our clients regarding their asset allocation, we also, for a number of years have always recommend to have enough cash to meet spending needs one year even up to two years out. So, in an environment where you own both stocks and bonds, now is the time to start looking to your adding to your equity positions because that allocation has come down due to the obviously to this bear market. It is a pain trade for sure, but over the past six years, the opposite was equally true where we were trimming equities becaus
Risks to the Economic Outlook. The fundamentals of the u. S. Economy remain strong. The Unemployment Rate has been near halfcentury lows for more than a year. The anticipation of job gains have been solid and wages have been rising. These strong labor Market Conditions have underpinned solid household spending, which has been the key driver of Economic Growth over the past year at the time of our fomc meeting in january, prospects for continued Economic Growth remained favorable, and we judged that Monetary Policy was well positioned to support that outlook. Since then, the spread of the coronavirus has brought new challenges and risks the virus has afflicted many communities around the world and our thoughts and prayers kgo out tho those who have been harmed its also disrupted Economic Activity in many countries and has prompted significant movements in Financial Markets the virus and the measures that are being take on the contain it will surely weigh on Economic Activity both here a