Economy and Investing

Understanding Volatility: A Key to Confident Investing

Posted Feb. 24, 2025

When it comes to investing, the word "volatility" often evokes a sense of uncertainty or unease. But what exactly does it mean for your investments? Whether you’re navigating market highs or bracing for downturns, understanding the true meaning of the term can help you feel...

Topics: Economy and Investing

Tariff-ied? Our Touchstones in a Time of Trading Turbulence

Posted Feb. 14, 2025

At Yeske Buie, we don’t make predictions about markets or the economy. But we can say with a high degree of confidence that you’re going to be hearing the word “tariff” a lot over the coming four years (and perhaps the words “inflation” and “interest...

Topics: Economy and Investing

Investing Lessons from Fantasy Football

Posted Jan. 28, 2025

It is estimated that over 50 million Americans played fantasy football last season, with projections for this year’s season to be even more popular. If you didn’t play in a fantasy football league (or multiple) this year, then you almost certainly know someone who played....

Topics: Economy and Investing, Yeske Buie Millennial

Election Impacts and Your Financial Future

Posted Nov. 15, 2024

The nation has come together to select our next President and, as is the case for any major momentous transition, many investors are wondering what the impact will be on taxes, interest rates, inflation, markets and the economy, and more. Our Chief Investment Office, Yusuf...

Topics: Economy and Investing, Webinars and Videos

Tantrums – What Markets and Toddlers Have in Common

Posted Aug. 15, 2024

What a ride we’ve been on so far in the month of August. To start, we went through three consecutive days of nastiness in markets as investors digested: A softer-than-expected jobs report (yet still positive, in excess of 100,000 new jobs); Rising interest rates in...

Topics: Economy and Investing

Long-Term Climate vs. Daily Market Weather

Posted Aug. 01, 2024

The Yeske Buie investment philosophy is predicated on certain fundamental worldviews, and we believe that, like the weather, the economy and markets are too complex and chaotic for short-term prediction. But that doesn’t mean there aren’t deep regularities that can be harnessed when investing in...

Topics: Dimensional Fund Advisors, Economy and Investing, Webinars and Videos

What Should We Think About Recent Returns of Small Company Stocks?

Posted Jul. 18, 2024

Prior to this month’s Consumer Price Index release on July 11th, the expectation was that inflation would reflect a 0.1% monthly increase in the rate of price changes. Surprise! The rate at which prices have been increasing actually decreased by 0.1%. Why does this matter?...

Topics: Economy and Investing

To DCA or Not to DCA – Is It Even a Question?

Posted Jun. 06, 2024

“Markets gonna market.” What does that even mean? It’s a fun little saying that echoes off the walls in our offices from time to time. And it’s a play off the phrase “people gonna people,” which is shorthand for “people are gonna do what people...

Topics: Economy and Investing, Financial Planning

Election Season: Does the Market Care Who’s President?

Posted May. 22, 2024

It’s an election year, and as time ticks away to November 5, we’re confident that election season, the results, and the impacts on your portfolio are likely on your mind in some capacity. As such, our CIO and Managing Director went live to share our...

Topics: Economy and Investing, Webinars and Videos

2024 Thus Far – Early Returns Are Encouraging

Posted May. 08, 2024

Readers of this digest know that the Financial Planning Team at Yeske Buie keeps a close watch on economic indicators and financial markets – aside from the fact that it’s our fiduciary responsibility, we simply find it fascinating to watch these complex systems process information...

Topics: Economy and Investing

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Economy and Investing

Understanding Volatility: A Key to Confident Investing

Tariff-ied? Our Touchstones in a Time of Trading Turbulence

Investing Lessons from Fantasy Football

Election Impacts and Your Financial Future

Tantrums – What Markets and Toddlers Have in Common

Long-Term Climate vs. Daily Market Weather

What Should We Think About Recent Returns of Small Company Stocks?

To DCA or Not to DCA – Is It Even a Question?

Election Season: Does the Market Care Who’s President?

2024 Thus Far – Early Returns Are Encouraging

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