Cascade Investment Group | Home logo temp Investor Connect Home The Cascade Way Solutions People Blog Contact Us What's New in Our Blog Market Minutes for the week of September 12th 09/16/16 Market Minutes for the week of September 12th: To live is the rarest thing in the world. Most people exist, that is all. Oscar Wilde Whats wrong with the stock market all of a sudden? After a summer of calm, volatility is back in a big way. Here is what is bothering investors: 1.) A fear that the Fed will soon raise short-term rates into a lackluster economic recovery. If our central bank raises rates while others dont, the dollar could strengthen and damage demand for U.S. exports. 2.) Is the much anticipated bond bubble about to burst? Long bond rates in Japan and Germany have suddenly risen, which in turn has caused our 10-year Treasury bond to go from 1.53% to 1.73% in less than a week. When this happens in a slow growing economy, stocks sell-off fearing weaker profits in the future. 3.) The stock market earlier Read more... Market Minutes for the week of August 22nd 08/26/16 Market Minutes for the week of August 22nd: Ive learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel. Maya Angelou In a speech today at the annual Jackson Hole symposium, Fed Chair Janet Yellen said that the case for an increase in the federal funds rate has strengthened in recent months. Does this mean as early as September? Possibly if the trends in the labor markets remain strong. Next weeks employment report will be an important one for the Fed. The Chicago Feds national economic activity index climbs to a 12-month high. The index rose 0.27% in July vs a gain of 0.05% in June. The Commerce Department reported that durable goods orders (U.S. non-defense, excluding aircraft) rose 4.4% in July. It is the largest gain since January and followed a revised 0.5% rise Read more... Market Minutes for the week of August 15th 08/19/16 Market Minutes for the week of August 15th: Dont cry because its over, smile because it happened. Dr. Seuss The Atlanta Fed updates its quarterly estimate of GDP as the numbers come in and thus gives us an interesting point in time view of the economys activity during the quarter. Last week the Atlanta Fed upped its forecast for real GDP growth in the 3rd quarter to 3.8%. The July Leading Economic Indicators Index rose by 0.4% to 124.2 after rising 0.3% in June. Hmmm. The Philadelphia Fed reports that its current August business activity index rose to 2.0 from a -2.9 in July. The Commerce Department reports that retail sales in July were flat at 0.00% vs 0.8% in June. Core sales declined by 0.3% vs +0.9% in June. Vehicle sales rebounded by 1.1%. Furniture sales rose as well but the real strength remained in online retailing where Read more... Blueprints: ABLE Act Accounts Up and running in three states 08/09/16 The world changed this year for individuals with developmental disabilities. For the first time since the legislation that created Supplemental Security Income in 1972, individuals with developmental disabilities will be able to have an investment account that they can control that can hold more than $2,000 without disrupting benefits. Three states have made it possible for individuals to have ABLE Act accounts. More are sure to follow soon. Nebraska, Tennessee and Ohio are the first three to offer ABLE accounts. Legislation says that you have to use the state plan where the account owner resides, unless that state does not offer a plan. So if you live in Colorado, you can use any of the three plans available right now. Colorado, where I live, is working on getting their ABLE plan up and running soon. These accounts represent a big step towards a greater degree of independence for people with Read more... Upcoming Events Blueprints: Planning For Special Needs Families When: September 20, 2016 5:00 PM Where: Cheyenne Village Dreaming About Your Future - In this Building Block, you will create a vision of your future and get the tools you need to start the planning process. The workshop is free but registration is required. View All Mission Statement It is Our Mission to protect and enhance our client's financial well-being. It is Our Tradition to build a bright, highly professional team that is dedicated to sound financial judgment, strong family values and the ability to daily care for our clients, our staff, our families, and our community. INDEPENDENT Cascade Investment Group is 100% owned by the partners, individuals who are active daily in the management of client assets. Our firm formed in 1993 with the spirit of client-focused investment advice free from conflicts of interest caused by large corporate ownership. 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