The forecast for stocks and bonds in 2016 rests on “frustratingly fragile” global growth. That’s the outlook of the global economics team at Vanguard Research.What will it mean for your investments? Vanguard global chief economist Joe Davis offers his analysis. The Federal Reserve’s decision to raise interest rates provides investors with new opportunities in the coming year. The BlackRock Bulletin looks into the rationale behind the rate increase and what it says about the U.S. economy. As 2015 comes to a close, it’s not too late to do some end-of-year financial planning. US News outlines the investment topics you’ll want to review with your financial planner.

Vanguard’s 2016 Economic And Investment Outlook–  What can you expect in 2016?  Although not bearish, Vanguard’s outlook for global stocks and bonds is the most guarded since 2006, given the low-interest-rate and low-earnings-yield environment.  Learn more of what  Vanguard’s global chief economist, Joe Davis, Ph.D., and his team anticipate for the coming year. Read more…

The Fed’s New Path– For the first time in nearly a decade, the Federal Reserve has raised interest rates, signaling its faith in the U.S. economic recovery and marking an end to a historic period of monetary policy accommodation. While the decision to raise rates by 25 basis points was widely anticipated, the ramifications – and opportunities – for global investors are notable.  BlackRock explains in this article. Read more…

3 Key Considerations For Year-End Financial Planning–   Amid all of the festivities, we like to remind clients that December is not too late to talk about end-of-year financial planning. If you haven’t yet, it’s a good time to sit down with your financial advisor. In this US News article, Masood Vojdani reminds us of some items that are worth reviewing. Read more…

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