Category: Economy

After rapid global spread, COVID-19 has caused a worldwide pandemic that has in turn led to a sudden and severe economic crisis.

Amid rising concerns about the spread of COVID-19 virus and increased volatility in the stock market, we are sharing our perspective and updating you on Howland Capital's preparedness. 

The economic expansion in the U.S. entered its eleventh year in July, making it the longest period of uninterrupted growth since 1900.

Despite rising global trade tensions and weakening manufacturing output, the U.S. economic expansion that began over ten years ago continues.

We see a number of factors shaping the current economic and investment landscape, some of which may appear contradictory at first glance.

Tariffs: What’s the Big Deal?

So what does that mean for the economy moving forward?

We believe this is a more sustainable rate of growth and that a deeper slowdown is unlikely in 2019...

Here are a few observations that may help to dampen down the short-term noise

How much longer can this last? After nearly a decade of economic growth, this is the primary question.