We have met the enemy, and he is STILL us
Were the 2023 predictions correct? Or did the analysts and economists, once again, incorrectly use historical data to predict the future?
The Stories of 2023
Did 2023 turn out like "they" predicted? Not even close! The market and economy was more resilient than anyone gave it credit for.
Tis the Season – for Forecasting!
Tis the season for many things - one of them is market forecasting! What will 2024 bring? Let's see how the experts 2023 predictions did.
What is the “September Effect”?
If you ask the average investor which month is the most volatile for the stock market, they will probably say October. It’s a reasonable answer, but it’s incorrect. Despite October’s…
Are famous people “experts”?
What qualifies someone as an "expert"? In the investment world it might just mean you have a TV show, but does that truly qualify them?
The US Dollar – Where does it stand?
Recent events and headlines have some people wondering - should I be worried about the value of the US dollar? In this blog we review currency performance and global usage.
Should You Worry About the U.S. Debt Limit?
Have you been reading about the debt limit? In our latest blog we explain what the debt limit is and our thoughts on the current situation.
Will Your Bank Be on the List?
Banking fears are real and on everyone's mind. Will your bank be next on the list? How do we prevent more banks from failing? In 2022, the Federal Reserve told…
Volatility Fatigue – Q1 2023
Turbulence in the stock market often leads to “volatility fatigue”, tempting many to move into cash, locking in their losses in the process.
Q4 2022 – The Capital Markets Don’t Care About Talk
Some are saying “the 60/40 portfolio is dead.” This is another way of saying that diversifying into fixed income to reduce portfolio volatility doesn’t work anymore, even though it’s always worked in the past.