Reasons for optimism and risks to be aware of in the second half of 2017
By Joe Becker
23 August 2017
So far in 2017, solid equity market returns, low unemployment, a growing economy, and low inflation point toward financial and economic health and offer reasons for optimism. Other indicators, however, sit near the high or low end of their longer-term ranges. Reversion to their respective means would have significant implications for investors.
The following article was written for and published in WealthManagement.com's 2017 Midyear Outlook (page 96).