--- title: Insights | Eric Morris, Ed.D. (2) description: Eric is responsible for managing client portfolios and helping clients make practical sense of complex issues using economic insights. Prior to joining Alesco Advisors, Eric served as an economics instructor at the secondary and post-secondary levels. Earlier in his career he spent several years as a researcher with the Center for Governmental Research, a think-tank and consulting firm based in Rochester, NY. He also held appointments as an adjunct professor of both history and education at Nazareth College of Rochester, NY. Eric holds a Bachelor’s and Master’s in Economics from the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs at Syracuse University. He also earned a Doctorate in Education from the Warner School of Education at the University of Rochester. 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What does that mean for us?](https://www.alescoadvisors.com/insights/the-dollar-is-strong-right-now.-what-does-that-mean-for-us) ### The dollar’s rise has gotten little attention, but it’s worth a discussion. - The dollar is strong against other currencies right now. There’s a logical explanation why. - The dollar’s recent strength is a mixed blessing. It involves more than you... by [Eric Morris, Ed.D.](https://www.alescoadvisors.com/insights/author/eric-morris-ed-d) In [investing](https://www.alescoadvisors.com/insights/tag/investing), [economics](https://www.alescoadvisors.com/insights/tag/economics), [international investing](https://www.alescoadvisors.com/insights/tag/international-investing), [foreign exchange](https://www.alescoadvisors.com/insights/tag/foreign-exchange), [international trade](https://www.alescoadvisors.com/insights/tag/international-trade) [![](https://www.alescoadvisors.com/hs-fs/hubfs/arrow-1.png?width=11&height=20&name=arrow-1.png)](https://www.alescoadvisors.com/insights/the-dollar-is-strong-right-now.-what-does-that-mean-for-us) 5 May 2022 Thursday ## [The stock market is not the economy.](https://www.alescoadvisors.com/insights/the-stock-market-is-not-the-economy) ### Misunderstandings about the relationship between stocks and the economy need to be cleared up. - The stock market is different from the economy, and the distinction matters. - Stocks and the economy *are* related, but the nature of that relationship... by [Eric Morris, Ed.D.](https://www.alescoadvisors.com/insights/author/eric-morris-ed-d) In [economics](https://www.alescoadvisors.com/insights/tag/economics), [U.S. economy](https://www.alescoadvisors.com/insights/tag/u-s-economy) [![](https://www.alescoadvisors.com/hs-fs/hubfs/arrow-1.png?width=11&height=20&name=arrow-1.png)](https://www.alescoadvisors.com/insights/the-stock-market-is-not-the-economy) - [**](https://www.alescoadvisors.com/insights) - [1](https://www.alescoadvisors.com/insights) - [2](https://www.alescoadvisors.com/insights/author/eric-morris-ed-d/page/2) - [3](https://www.alescoadvisors.com/insights/author/eric-morris-ed-d/page/3) - [**](https://www.alescoadvisors.com/insights/author/eric-morris-ed-d/page/3) - [investing (10)](https://www.alescoadvisors.com/insights/tag/investing) - [economics (9)](https://www.alescoadvisors.com/insights/tag/economics) - [investments (8)](https://www.alescoadvisors.com/insights/tag/investments) - [U.S. economy (5)](https://www.alescoadvisors.com/insights/tag/u-s-economy) - [U.S. consumers (4)](https://www.alescoadvisors.com/insights/tag/u-s-consumers) - [U.S. employment (3)](https://www.alescoadvisors.com/insights/tag/u-s-employment) - [U.S. inflation (3)](https://www.alescoadvisors.com/insights/tag/u-s-inflation) - [federal reserve (3)](https://www.alescoadvisors.com/insights/tag/federal-reserve) - [our investment philosophy (3)](https://www.alescoadvisors.com/insights/tag/our-investment-philosophy) - [foreign exchange (2)](https://www.alescoadvisors.com/insights/tag/foreign-exchange) - [institutions (2)](https://www.alescoadvisors.com/insights/tag/institutions) - [international investing (2)](https://www.alescoadvisors.com/insights/tag/international-investing) - [international trade (2)](https://www.alescoadvisors.com/insights/tag/international-trade) - [monetary policy (2)](https://www.alescoadvisors.com/insights/tag/monetary-policy) - [ocio (2)](https://www.alescoadvisors.com/insights/tag/ocio) - [recession (2)](https://www.alescoadvisors.com/insights/tag/recession) - [retirement plans (2)](https://www.alescoadvisors.com/insights/tag/retirement-plans) - [consumer sentiment (1)](https://www.alescoadvisors.com/insights/tag/consumer-sentiment) - [fiduciary (1)](https://www.alescoadvisors.com/insights/tag/fiduciary) - [individuals and families (1)](https://www.alescoadvisors.com/insights/tag/individuals-and-families) - [interest rates (1)](https://www.alescoadvisors.com/insights/tag/interest-rates) - [nonprofit (1)](https://www.alescoadvisors.com/insights/tag/nonprofit) - [passive investing (1)](https://www.alescoadvisors.com/insights/tag/passive-investing) - [stock market (1)](https://www.alescoadvisors.com/insights/tag/stock-market) - [supply chain (1)](https://www.alescoadvisors.com/insights/tag/supply-chain) ![Alesco Advisors_white](https://www.alescoadvisors.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Alesco%20Advisors_white.png?width=1531&name=Alesco%20Advisors_white.png "Alesco Advisors_white") Alesco Advisors, an ESL Company, is your trusted partner for wealth and investment management, asset allocation, OCIO services, and deferred retirement program consulting. - [**](https://www.linkedin.com/company/alesco-advisors-llc) #### CONTACT US #### ADDITIONAL LINKS ©2026 Alesco Advisors, an ESL Company