What should investors expect from global stocks in the 4th quarter? Jeffrey Kleintop of Schwab summarizes three positives, three negatives, and three wildcards in his forecast. Two-thirds of economists see a recession coming before the end of 2020. A poll of 51 U.S. forecasters has just been released by the National Association for Business Economics. While the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act has been in place for nearly a year, now is the time for taxpayers to take steps to maximize their benefits. Roger Russell of Accounting Today explains the steps to take.

What’s In Store For Global Stocks In Q4?— Jeffrey Kleintop of Schwab describes three positives, three negatives and three wildcards for stock market performance in the fourth quarter. Read more…

Two-Thirds Of U.S. Business Economists Expect A Recession By End-2020 –A poll was released Monday showing that a majority of business economists believe a recession will begin by the end of 2020, while a plurality of respondents say trade policy is the greatest risk to the expansion. Read more…

Top Tax Strategies For The End Of The Year –Even though the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act has been with us for nearly a year, most taxpayers still aren’t aware of the steps they should take between now and year’s end to improve their position.  By taking appropriate measures, it is possible to maximize the benefits and minimize the burdens under the new law. Read more…

 

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