this year I set out the case for why the American consumer is seeing inflation at the highest levels since the 80’s (see article titled “Kindling for the Inflation Fire”). Fast forward a few months later, and we’re still in a high inflationary environment. But, rather than continue to spend time discussing the cause of inflation or ways the Fed could fight it, I figured it would be worth our time discussing issues we can actually control. So, here is a definitive list of assets and how they behave under [...]

US E-commerce sales are still increasing, but at a much slower rate than what we have seen over the last 10 years. DID YOU KNOW? US E-commerce sales increased by 6.6% year-over-year, which is the slowest growth rate since 2009. Source: Compound Capital Advisors This material is for informational or educational purposes only. Signature Wealth Management Group is registered as an investment adviser with the SEC. Signature Wealth Management Group only transacts business in states where it is properly registered, or is excluded or exempted from registration requirements. Investing involves risk [...]

Since the start of the pandemic, average hourly earnings have increased significantly. DID YOU KNOW? Since Feb 2020, nominal US average hourly earnings have increased 11.5%. Source: Compound Capital Advisors This material is for informational or educational purposes only. Signature Wealth Management Group is registered as an investment adviser with the SEC. Signature Wealth Management Group only transacts business in states where it is properly registered, or is excluded or exempted from registration requirements. Investing involves risk including the potential loss of principal. No investment strategy can guarantee a profit [...]

Total change in household Net Worth increased for the third consecutive year, marking the largest year over year increase in history. FACT OF THE WEEK The Net Worth of US households increased by $18.2 trillion in 2021, which is the largest increase in history. SOURCE: FEDERAL RESERVE , COMPOUND CAPITAL ADVISORS This material is for informational or educational purposes only. Signature Wealth Management Group is registered as an investment adviser with the SEC. Signature Wealth Management Group only transacts business in states where it is properly registered, or is excluded or exempted [...]

Due to a combination of fiscal and monetary policies since the onset of the pandemic, the US M2 Money Supply 2-year change is at an all-time high. DID YOU KNOW? The US Money Supply has increased 41% in the last 2 years, which is the largest 2-year increase in history. Source: US M2 Money Supply , Compound Capital Advisors This material is for informational or educational purposes only. Signature Wealth Management Group is registered as an investment adviser with the SEC. Signature Wealth Management Group only transacts business in states where [...]