A Period of Market Calm Last summer we were worrying about the U.S. election, the European Union (EU) seemed to be collapsing, interest rates were destined to climb and numerous other fundamentals of our domestic and international markets seemed to be murky. What a difference a year makes. After all the noise, the election is complete, the U.S. economy is moving forward at a steady pace, the EU has declining unemployment and increasing productivity, China's economy is gradually slowing and in control and the quiet of summer is here. Now what?read more