Sean Clarke, Author at Independent Wealth + Business Advisory

Author: Sean Clarke

Economic Progress or Regress?

Since October 22, 2022, the capital markets in general have trended upward. Year-to-date US Small Caps are up 8.5%, the Nasdaq is up over 11% and even economically challenged international markets are positive 8.5%. Furthermore, “growth stocks” have temporarily taken over leadership from “value stocks” across all capitalizations (large, mid and small). Should this latest rally lead us to think...

Market Commentary

Macro headwinds continue to drive market direction. Currently there are legit concerns for a global recession. Although economic conditions on the surface here in the US feel weak, they feel (and are) even weaker globally. As the FED and other Central Banks slowly removed the punchbowl from the party, investors are now feeling the subsequent hangover.

Second Quarter Market Commentary

No one knows when the markets will find a bottom. The history of previous bear markets suggests we have experienced a significant portion of this current downturn. Several prominent strategists suggest that the markets’ recovery phase will begin when FED policy pivots from being hawkish to a more dovish tone. But as long as the FED’s hand is forced to...

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