In this short series, the Investment Committee at Oakworth Capital Bank explored what might happen if, and when, interest rates rise. The first section focused on the bond market. The second analyzed what it could mean…
Category: Musings & Insights
2021’s most inescapable cocktail party conversation may not actually be around a virus and its mutations, at least in some circles. Instead, this year’s winner may be our very own Central Bank’s decisions in regards to…
“We expect rates to move upwards over the next couple years” may be one of the most often repeated comments I hear every day in the financial media, and sitting right next to a tv with…
What are the effects of rising interest rates on equity markets? It sounds like such a simple question. When looked at in isolation, most would conclude that rising rates would hold back stock prices. Just consider…
Through dumb luck and sheer happenstance some 30 years ago, I found myself working at a buy-side, bond trading desk in Baltimore. To say I didn’t really know what I was doing would be an…
Joseph Krick Success isn’t just about what you accomplish in your life; it’s about what you inspire others to do. Hello everybody, my name is Joseph Krick. I am originally from Tulsa, Oklahoma but go to…
Written By: Mac Frasier Director of Planning, Advisory Services As shocking as this maybe I would not consider myself to be someone who is up to date with the latest happenings in pop culture. However,…
Written By: John Norris This morning, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) announced the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the month of May 2021 increased 0.6%. This was slightly higher than analysts had been expecting. What’s…
Written By: Mac Frasier Director of Planning, Advisory Services It is probably time to update the old saying “there are only two certainties in life: death and taxes” to include “changes to the tax code.” …
Written By: Mac Frasier Director of Planning, Advisory Services Graduation season is upon us, and while many parents and grandparents of recent college grads may be celebrating, other parents now face the upcoming reality of paying…