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A stunning post from VisualCapitalist showed a poll of 8550 investors and 2700 advisors and the gap between the two of future portfolio return expectations. The poll was global; however, I will focus...
With 2023 behind us, what does a stellar “Santa Claus” rally tell us about what to expect? What about this year being a Presidential election year?These questions make it an excellent time...
A recent warning by YahooFinance warns investors to sell their cash and buy bonds and stocks now as the Fed pauses. To wit:
“Get out of cash now. Take advantage of some of these incredible...
What is the “wealth effect,” and why is it important? It is a great question and reminded me of “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Colosseum.“ The hysterical play by...
In October, the markets were down 10% from the July high, bond yields were touching 5%, and talk of a coming recession was rampant. What happened?Interestingly, a Wall Street axiom says, “Sell...
The “American Dream” is dead.It would certainly seem to be the case if you believe surveys like Gallup that showed nearly 50% of the younger generation favor socialism over capitalism. To...
It’s that time of the year when Wall Street polishes up its crystal balls and pin targets on the S&P 500 for the upcoming year. As is often the case, while Wall Street is always optimistic,...
I previously discussed a slate of recessionary indicators with high correlations to recessionary onsets. However, as we head into 2024, many Wall Street economists predict a “soft landing”...
Is a stock market correction coming before the Santa Claus rally at the end of the year?It is a fascinating turn in sentiment, given that investors were convinced of the bear market’s return...
As I wrote this blog, the S&P 500 index is up roughly 17% year-to-date. Most likely, your portfolio isn’t. This is a common frustration among many investors in the market this year in...