If you want to know where markets are going, you need to understand the mechanics of money and credit. Markets move in cycles, and those cycles are largely dictated by interest rates, liquidity conditions, and risk premiums. One of the
The demand for electric energy in the U.S. has been largely flat since the 1980s but as we now grapple with skyrocketing electricity needs driven by artificial intelligence (AI), data storage, and renewable energy integration, the nation’s energy landscape is
With MicroStrategy’s inclusion in the Nasdaq 100, Bitcoin is no longer just the darling of crypto enthusiasts and tech visionaries—it’s now a part of mainstream investment portfolios across the globe. Whether they realize it or not, millions of investors tracking
As of this month, the S&P 500 index finds itself in an unprecedented position. A staggering 20% of its total weight is concentrated in just three companies: Microsoft (MSFT), Apple (AAPL), and Nvidia (NVDA). We are calling this the MEGA-MEGA
News from Reuters about a “special rebalance” happening in the Nasdaq 100 index is making headlines – but what does it mean for investors who use benchmarks and indexes to drive their performance? The Nasdaq exchange operator (NDAQ) is taking
When will a Bear-Market Rally form a New Bull? The market will turn around, they always do, some would argue that they are built to expand. Below are some of the elements we look for to determine if a market
Four things to avoid and four things to embrace when the Bear turns into a Bull. A Bear Rally is a short, swift, updraft in stocks that can end as quickly as it began. Here are the four signals
Don’t Discard your Strategy During a Recession We own stocks for a very deliberate reason. These equities are inflation resistant, generate cash, and the good companies grow at a rate faster than the economy they are a part of. They
Growing your Investment Balance During a Recession One of the biggest reasons the rank and file investor loses money during a recession is a lack of focus and plan. It is true that markets will get volatile from time to
Get Comfortable with what Risk, Gains, and Returns look like. It is important to remember that the 20%/30%/40% returns stocks and accounts saw over the last 5 years are what is really the annually here. These returns are not sustainable
It is almost inevitable that housing correction is coming. Most of the upswing nationally in housing prices is caused by low borrowing rates. A mortgage payment is mostly made up of three different columns 1) Principle 2) Interest 3) Other
