2017?

by Jim McElroy, jmcelroy@argentfinancial.com

Summary
 A calendar-year forecast for 2017 is even more difficult than usual because of the uncertainties accompanying the new regime in Washington
 Proposed tax reform, deregulation and fiscal stimulus could be good for the economy
 Despite Republican control of Congress and the White House, there is no guarantee that such reforms will occur
 Potential trade wars and the ballooning deficits from unfunded military and infrastructure spending are significant risks
 Interest rates and inflation will need to be monitored closely
 The strengthening of the dollar has beneficial and detrimental effects to the U.S.
 Despite the uncertainties, we are positive in our outlook and expect equities to outperform cash and bonds

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