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Last week, U.K. lawmakers rejected British Prime Minster Theresa May’s Brexit deal for a third time, intensifying market worries less than two weeks before the U.K.’s departure from the European Union. Find out why a failure to reach a withdrawal agreement before the April 12 deadline poses a serious risk to global growth—and what it…

The Congressional Budget Office reportedly projected the 2019 deficit to reach $897 billion, up 15% from 2018. Last year’s deficit of $779 billion was the country’s highest since 2012. Patrick Brunson explains what this means and why you should care in today’s edition of USMR Market Insights.  Dissecting the U.S. Deficit- Video Transcription Patrick…

The U.S. posted its biggest monthly budget deficit on record last month, after a 20% drop in corporate tax revenue and a major boost in spending so far this year.  The Bottom Line on the Federal Budget- Video Transcription Patrick Brunson:               00:01 The U.S. posted it's biggest monthly budget deficit on record last month…

The bond market flashed a major warning on Friday, March 22, when the yield on long-term U.S. government bonds fell below the yield on short-term debt. Considered one of the most reliable recession indicators in the market, an inverted yield curve has preceded all nine U.S. recessions since 1955. Coy Wells explains what this all…

Brexit's extension means a lot of uncertainty for everyone. In this episode of Market Insights Coy Wells and Patrick Brunson discuss what this issue means to the average American. Brexit: Extension & Apprehension - Video Transcription Coy Wells:               00:00 Today, we're here with Mr. Patrick Brunson and we're going to continue our discussion in regards…

Brexit continues to leave investors everywhere nervous. If a withdrawal agreement can’t be reached before Britain is due to leave the EU on March 29, then a “no deal” Brexit could spell tremendous chaos for not just the UK—but for the global economy at large. Learn more in today’s edition of USMR Market Insights with…

It took several years for the last bubble to burst, and now we’re in the second-longest economic expansion in American history. This could put us at risk for a meltdown even worse than the one before. With few places to hide, it’s important to be proactive and protect yourself no matter what happens.  Are…

Despite $1.5 trillion in tax cuts and increased government spending, multiple indicators are pointing to lackluster economic growth in the future. With many analysts expecting the next recession to begin sometime in the next 14 to 18 months, this could have a massive impact on the upcoming election in 2020.  How Can A Recession…

The mainstream media has been using the word “recession” on a more frequent basis. When we start seeing that, we know that they’re starting to prepare. Today, the stock market, from being overvalued, sits at a level that exceeds the Great Depression.  The Early Signs of Economic Downturn | USMR Market Insights Coy Wells:              …

The United States is $22 trillion in debt. How will the national debt impact the average American? In today's USMR Market Insights, Coy Wells talks about debt, IRAs and 401Ks. Can the Government Take Your IRA? Coy Wells:               00:01 Right now we're continuing to talk about the IRAs and the risk that currently sits there.…

A study reported by the American College of Financial Services analyzed the timing of investment shocks in the "Risk Zone," which they identify as the final ten years of working life and the first 10 years of retirement.  Are You in the Retirement Risk Zone?- Video Transcription Coy Wells :                          00:00 A warning for…

Christine Lagarde, managing director of the International Monetary Fund, recently asked banks to start de-dollarizing. What does this mean and how does it relate to you? In this episode of USMR Market Insights, Coy Wells and Patrick Brunson talk about de-dollarization.  Is The Dollar's End Nearing? - Video Transcription Coy Wells:               00:00 We know…