Market Trends & Outlook

A Recession Is Coming, Or Is It?

Since the beginning of 2022, the media has regularly warned a recession is coming. As we suggested previously, if a recession DID occur, it would be the most well-forecasted recession ever on record.

A Consumer Health Update

The longer the prices of everything we consumer regularly, stays elevated; the more discerning consumers will be regarding spending.

A Consumer Health Update

The longer the prices of everything we consumer regularly, stays elevated; the more discerning consumers will be regarding spending.

Tax Receipts. Another Leading Recession Indicator?

Tax receipts are falling, which has historically preceded economic recessions. In a recent #MacroView post, we discussed the issue of rising debt levels on economic growth and increasing debt levels. To wit:

Tax Receipts. Another Leading Recession Indicator?

Tax receipts are falling, which has historically preceded economic recessions. In a recent #MacroView post, we discussed the issue of rising debt levels on economic growth and increasing debt levels. To wit:

Stock Risk – Does It Decline Over Time?

Blaise Pascal, a brilliant 17th-century mathematician, famously argued that if God exists, belief would lead to infinite joy in heaven, while disbelief would lead to infinite damnation in hell. But, if God doesn’t exist, belief would have a finite cost, and disbelief would only have, at best a finite benefit.

Stock Risk – Does It Decline Over Time?

Blaise Pascal, a brilliant 17th-century mathematician, famously argued that if God exists, belief would lead to infinite joy in heaven, while disbelief would lead to infinite damnation in hell. But, if God doesn’t exist, belief would have a finite cost, and disbelief would only have, at best a finite benefit.

The Ripple Effect: CPI Numbers, Rate Hikes, and the Fed’s Stick

In the world of finance and economics, every number, decision, and statement has the potential to create a ripple effect across markets. Today, as we delve into the latest CPI (Consumer Price Index) numbers, we find ourselves at a crucial juncture that will set the tone for upcoming job reports and the next Federal Reserve meeting.

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