Identifying Opportunities in Economic and Regulatory Trends

Economies Overseas Rebound 

• Where I found it: http://time.com/money/5075669/economic-trends-2018/
• This makes me think there is an opportunity because for the longest time the American Index funds have taken the lead in global market growth, but now with developing nations expanding faster than ever it makes sense the international markets will also be booming.
• The person I think is most likely to be the consumer is the middle middle or upper middle class. I think this because they are the ones who have enough money to invest, and with the booming economy they are going to want to invest their money somewhere to make a capital gain.
• I think for an informed person the opportunity is easy. If you know the good international stocks and funds the it will be easy. However, if you do not, you will have to hire a wealth manager to help you make these decisions.
• I saw the opportunity because for years the US market has been out performing the international, and experts keep on saying that the international market will make a comeback. I think that now is the right time mainly because there are many strong emerging developing economies such as Brazil and India

Supply of Hosing Finally is Catching up with Demand 

• Where I found it:https://www.realtor.com/news/trends/housing-trends-2018/
• This makes me think there is an opportunity because more houses are being built in the booming economy the supply is increasing which will decrease the price of houses.
• The person I think who will be most likely to capitalize on this trend are the millennials. They are just finishing up paying their student debt, and whether they are looking to settle down and raise a family, or live on their own their lives will be easier when their rent is less.
• The opportunity is just as easy to take advantage of as easy as it is to buy a house now.
• I saw this opportunity because of the fact the market has been going crazy, and with the President's goal to grow the wealth of the middle class this seems like another added bonus of the booming economy.

The need for more accountants after the Trump tax cuts

• Where I found it: https://1800accountant.com/blog/immediate-effects-trumps-tax-plan/
• This makes me think there is an opportunity because with the new tax cuts, there is a greater demand for accounts to understand the new code, and perform their services.
• The person I think would be most likely to capitalize on this trend would be college business students because accountants already makes a lot of money, and with this increased demand it will encourage more students to explore the field.
• The opportunity is pretty tough to take advantage of because one would need to pass the CPA and go through all four years of college and get their degree.
• I saw this opportunity because a student in my business speaking class gave his speech on the change in the accounting industry after Trump's tax cuts.

New Immigration reform (International Entrepreneur Parole rule)

• Where I found it:https://resources.envoyglobal.com/blog/new-immigration-regulations-for-2018
• This makes me think there is an opportunity because it just made it easier for entrepreneurs to enter the US and start a business.
• The people I think would be most likely to capitalize on this trend would be foreign entrepreneurs who want to start a business in the US.
• I saw this opportunity because I was researching the impacts of the immigration reform, and I though it would hurt all people trying to come into thee United States, but it turns out it is helping foreign business owners.