Instead of a soft (or no) landing, the economy seems increasingly on course for a hard landing, i.e. a full-fledged recession. Buckle up! Read More
Stock Market Investing
As Powell continues his testimony on Capitol Hill, investors await the Fed’s next “dot plot” that projects the level of future interest rates. Read More
Now's the time to increase your exposure to small stocks. Here's why the small fry are set to continue their outperformance this year. Read More
After a slump in February, equities have gotten off to powerful start in the new month. Will the Fed’s monetary decisions generate headwinds? Read More
It pays to resist the herd mentality and think for yourself. This week saw the launch of a new ETF that epitomizes the contrarian philosophy. Read More
As the world’s second-largest economy rebounds in 2023, crude oil prices are likely to rise and stoke the fires of inflation. Read More
Jerome Powell, who once assured us that inflation was “transitory,” is trying to protect not only the economy, but also his reputation. Read More
Investors got clobbered last year, and so far in 2023 stocks have been volatile and frustrating. But here’s why you should stay in the game. Read More
Hotter-than-expected inflation reports have dashed odds that the Fed will soon ease up on tightening, all of which has fueled bearishness. Read More
The personal consumption expenditures price index came in hotter than expected for January, which puts the 2023 equity rally in jeopardy. Read More