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The first half of 2020 was one of the most volatile periods on record in stock markets. The crash and rapid recovery has contributed to what’s been an emotionally challenging time on many levels during the pandemic.

If asset prices reflect expectations about the future, the market rising should be viewed with optimism, but there might be less optimism, and there may even be pessimism, about a market that is being artificially propped up by a central bank. What if the central bank can’t print any more money and stock prices drop? And how can all of this money printing be good for the country’s currency?

Often called a ‘once in one hundred years event’, the COVID-19 pandemic is having a profound impact on the economy. Today’s guest is Craig Alexander, Deloitte’s Chief Economist, who brings his 29 years of experience analyzing the economy to answer our questions about the marketplace.

When the stock market was falling in February and March, it would have been natural to worry about how bad it was going to get and whether you should cut your losses. It’s at times like those that emotions can cloud your judgment and lead to rash decisions.

In this 30-minute video presentation, Peter Guay takes an in-depth look at the first half of 2020 with an emphasis on the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on stock markets.

Quantitative easing is a monetary policy whereby a central bank buys government bonds or other financial assets in order to inject money into the economy to expand economic activity. But what exactly does that mean?

According to legend, Ulysses, the hero of Homer’s epic tale, the Odyssey, encounters the Sirens on his return from the Trojan war. The Sirens lured sailors to their doom through their enchanting music and singing.

The first half of 2020 has certainly kept us on our toes. Stock markets have experienced the fastest decline and rebound of this magnitude in history. Even the most seasoned investors have difficulty stomaching that much volatility.

The first half of 2020 was one of the most volatile on record. Bear equity markets usually last over a year. The bear market of 2020 — if it is confirmed to be over — will have lasted 39 days and was followed by a rapid recovery.

In keeping with our recent tide of incredible guests, today’s one is no exception. Dr. William Bernstein, a financial theorist, advisor, and neurologist, joins us to share some of his incredible insights. As the author of several seminal books such as The Intelligent Asset Allocator and The Four Pillars of Investing, Dr. Bernstein has made his mark applying his medical evidence-based approach to investing.