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Market Views - Economic Outlook 2015

Outlook 2015

Recommendations

For Business Executives For Investors
Recommendation Stop-Start economy poses problems for management
Recommendation Regulatory problems will persist:
  • High taxes
  • Excessive regulations
  • Excessive government oversight
Recommendation Domestic markets could perhaps offer better near-term opportunities:
  • Stronger dollar will hurt overseas sales and earnings
  • Cheaper imports may help contain costs
Recommendation Change product mix to generate more sales:
  • Consumer fickle but can be tempted
  • Luxury items face setbacks
  • Seek opportunities in staples
Recommendation Skilled Labor: Anticipate pressure for higher wages:
  • Skilled craftsmen shortages will persist
  • Sponsor education and training for the best of your labor force
Recommendation Innovate to survive:
  • Use cash to invest in technology
  • Inexpensive financing available
Recommendation Cheaper energy:
  • Higher profits
  • Lower costs of production and delivery

Recommendation Caution: A volatile year is likely
Recommendation Good news: No financial collapse
Recommendation Domestic Stocks:
  • Prices elevated – increased vulnerability
  • Good stock selection crucial
  • Opportunities in bargain stocks
  • Small caps likely to lead next bull market
  • Lower energy costs could lead to higher profits
  • Favor active management over passive stock investments
Recommendation Long Term Bonds:
  • Current low yields may point to modest returns
  • Favor: Treasuries, Corporates, and Municipal bonds
Recommendation Foreign Investments:
  • Strong dollar hurts foreign stock returns
  • Economies in Russia, Europe, Japan, and China faltering
  • Opportunities in Norway, Finland, Singapore, Taiwan, Turkey, and Canada

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