Our Three Predictions for the Rest of 2020
• The economy will likely experience a U-shaped recovery
• Market volatility will remain elevated, but we do not expect a retest of March lows
• Widening market breadth could lead to a shift in market leadership
Stock Markets Rebound, But Questions Linger
• U.S. equities are rallying today on overnight news.
• Lingering uncertainties may drive market volatility in the coming weeks.
• We expect some near-term weakness but not to market-lows seen in March...
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M. Benay Curtis-Bauer
Financial Consultant
Investment Advisor Representative
As an independent advisor, I offer candid answers, unbiased investment research and knowledgeable, thoughtful responses to issues that impinge on your financial well-being. I have provided personalized financial guidance to individuals and businesses for over 25 years. I find that I work well with small & mid-sized business owners, independent contractors, women and busy professionals. I work with traditional families and address the special issues faced by the “modern family:” non-married couples, domestic partners; yours, mine & ours families; single parent households, couples with a significant age gap between the two partners and the growing number of single individual households.
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