Whiplash Filed Under: Investment Services | Portfolio Management | Special Reports and Newsletters | Tax Planning Published by JACK JAMES on May 05, 2025 And just like that, it’s as if April never happened. After all the chaos, markets ended April nearly flat. That outcome might seem surprising given how dramatic the month felt - but for those of us who’ve lived through countless market cycles, it wasn’t... Read more
Tariffs and Turbulence: An Update Filed Under: Investment Services | Portfolio Management | Special Reports and Newsletters Published by JACK JAMES on Apr 04, 2025 It’s rare that I feel compelled to send an update just two days after my last newsletter—something I haven’t done since the early days of the pandemic. But following the steep market declines yesterday and today, along with the conversations we’ve been... Read more
The Tariff Tantrum Filed Under: Events | Portfolio Management | Tax Planning Published by Jack James on Apr 02, 2025 As the first quarter of 2025 comes to a close, markets have extended the decline that began in late February, driven by what can only be described as a self-inflicted rollercoaster stemming from the United States’ on-again, off-again tariff announcements... Read more
Chaos Policy Filed Under: Investment Services | Portfolio Management | Special Reports and Newsletters Published by Jack James on Mar 05, 2025 Looking back at 2024, I often felt I had “bull market writer’s block.” With markets rising steadily, there was only so much to say without sounding repetitive. Now, just two months into 2025, I’m already writing my third market update —longing for that... Read more
Beyond the Headlines: Long-Term Investing in an Uncertain Market Filed Under: Investment Services | Portfolio Management | Special Reports and Newsletters | Wealth Management Published by Jack James on Feb 21, 2025 As we move into 2025, market uncertainty is once again top of mind for investors. The return of a Trump presidency has reignited familiar concerns—questions about policy direction, economic stability, and how shifting political winds might impact portfolios... Read more
Navigating 2025: Market Resilience, Trade Tensions, and Financial Opportunities Filed Under: Investment Services | Special Reports and Newsletters | Wealth Management Published by Jack James on Feb 06, 2025 It’s hard to believe we’re already a month into 2025. As with years past, I had intended to send out an early communication sharing our thoughts on the markets and key themes for the year ahead. However, a busy start to the year, coupled with the rapid... Read more
Milestones, Markets, and the Road Ahead Filed Under: Financial Planning | Investment Services | Special Reports and Newsletters | Wealth Management Published by Jack James on Dec 31, 2024 And just like that, the end of another year is upon us. As we reflect on 2024, we find ourselves asking what will stand out in the collective memory. Will it be the enduring strength of the current bull market? The remarkable milestones in technology... Read more
Why Staying Invested Pays Off Filed Under: Financial Planning | Investment Services | Portfolio Management | Tax Planning | Wealth Management Published by Jack James on Oct 23, 2024 If there’s one lesson I’ve learned from writing these market updates after the rollercoaster ride of recent years, it’s that when markets remain positive for an extended period, finding something truly insightful to say can be unexpectedly challenging... Read more
Markets Wobble Amid Yen Carry Trade Unwind Filed Under: Investment Services | Portfolio Management | Wealth Management Published by Jack James on Aug 06, 2024 Heading into the end of July, global equity markets had enjoyed a relatively calm year, maintaining the positive trend established through 2023. With second-quarter earnings just getting underway, North American markets have remained strong despite growing... Read more
The More Things Change... Filed Under: Financial Planning | Investment Services | Portfolio Management | Wealth Management Published by Jack James on Jun 11, 2024 Astute observers may have noticed the recent change in our team's logo (top of this newsletter or within in our email signatures). We are excited to officially announce that our team name has evolved from Chernick & Associates Wealth Management Group... Read more