Happy New Year - 2013
In my first post of the year, I want to
say Happy New Years to everyone out there! I wanted to pass on these words
while telling everyone to continue to achieve balance, stick to your
resolutions, and live life! My backdrop on
this day is ironic as I am listening to the 44th President of the
United States, Barack H. Obama, at his inauguration. It comes on a very special day, the day that
we celebrate the life and teachings of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Investment Themes to Consider for 2013
The following themes have been at the
top of my mind lately and definitely impact my thoughts on the market. For my more familiar readers, you’ll see that
I will continue to highlight the articles, videos, clippings, and personal
views that shape my thoughts. For new
readers, I hope you appreciate my quest in trying to simplify investments, the
economy, and what’s going on with your money.
I’ve often found out that they are related and it’s usually for some
very interesting reasons. First, let’s
start off with why I believe the economy is heading in the right
direction. But a word of caution, when
things are doing well…don’t be greedy and bank some of those winning profits
that got you there. Here is why the
markets are doing so well:
Why Stocks Are at Record Highs
Last Wednesday,
the Federal Reserve communicated their outlook on the American economy through
a book known as the Beige Book. Here was what Zacks.com had to say about that
data: “Wednesday offered up a trio of positive economic reports. Industrial
Production, Housing Market Index, and the Beige Book all painted a picture of a
moderately expanding economy with no stumbling blocks in sight.” Zacks.com
I chose this next article because it
shows how things and investments are often linked. As the housing markets improves think about
the things that will benefit as this trend continues think about the simple
things around you that are worth investing, hardwood and carpet sellers, home
renovations stores, and even copper which is used throughout your home. See
this next article on the improving housing market:
Housing
“Copper rose for
a third day as improving U.S. economic data fueled expectations that demand
from the second-largest user will improve this year. Metal for delivery in
three months climbed as much as 0.3 percent to $8,085.25 a metric ton on the
London Metal Exchange and traded at $8,067 at 11:02 a.m. in Shanghai. Copper advanced to a
one-week high of $8,130 on Jan. 18. Housing
starts in the U.S. climbed 12.1 percent last month to a 954,000 annual rate, exceeding
all forecasts in a Bloomberg survey of economists, according to Commerce
Department data on Jan. 17. A Labor Department report showed fewer Americans
applied for jobless benefits.” This
snippet was from Bloomberg.com
Housing Link
I
will stop here for now but coming soon will be more articles on themes that
shape my investments going forward.
