(August 6, 2020) James Landry sits down with Richard Mullen and Mark Bogar, CFA, to answer your timely questions on the market and the economy.

(03:30) We are at the tail-end of the 2nd quarter earnings season, with approximately 80-90% of results in. Any surprises from what you might have expected?

(05:55) Return for the S&P and NASDAQ are up, however, for emerging markets and international indices we see a different story. Is there any reason behind this?

(07:12) Where are we in terms of the recession? Is it over? 

(13:10) What are your thoughts on the stock market being significantly over valued? 

(15:55) How do you think the stimulus has directly impacted the market? If another round of stimulus is issued, will that continue to have an impact?

(19:37) The spread of Covid-19 is slowing the recovery and creating a new round of uncertainty. Might this be temporary? Might new cases begin to slow in August and September? Could we see a second wave in the fall and winter?