Market Trends & Outlook

A Historic Amount of Wealth is Transferring

Millennials and Gen-Z are likely the primary beneficiaries of the wealth that's being transferred from Boomers & their parents. I've seen it firsthand across my friend cohort, a handful of friends have been the beneficiaries of some large pools of assets as their parents and grandparents pass away and their assets get passed down.

Lessons From The “Nifty Fifty”

Recently, Bank of America discussed the “5-Lessons From The Nifty Fifty.” Of course, if you are unfamiliar with the importance of “The Nifty Fifty,” it is worth explaining.

A Historic Amount of Tax Loss Selling Today Leads to Great Buying Opportunities for Tomorrow

If you are an investor or a manager of other people's investments, 2022 has been a particularly difficult year. Generally, fixed income assets act as a safe haven when stocks are under siege. But when inflation and rates are rising, very few assets get spared.

More Bearish Market Action Before The Bull Can Run

Following the weaker-than-expected October inflation report, stocks surged on hopes the Fed will “pivot” sooner than later. As we discussed recently, a “policy pivot” is not necessarily bullish but instead suggests more bearish market action will come first. To wit:

Hard Landing Coming? Investors Don’t Think So.

Is a “hard landing” coming, economically speaking, as the Fed continues its most aggressive rate hike campaign in 40 years? Investors don’t seem to think so as investors continue to chase economically sensitive stocks despite the underlying economic deterioration.

Hard Landing Coming? Investors Don’t Think So.

Is a “hard landing” coming, economically speaking, as the Fed continues its most aggressive rate hike campaign in 40 years? Investors don’t seem to think so as investors continue to chase economically sensitive stocks despite the underlying economic deterioration.

The “Policy Pivot” May Not Be Bullish

Since June, the market rallied on hopes of a “policy pivot” by the Federal Reserve. However, those hopes got dashed each time as Jerome Powell clarified that the “inflation fight” remained the primary focus. Mr. Powell made that point very clear following the latest FOMC announcement.

The “Policy Pivot” May Not Be Bullish

Since June, the market rallied on hopes of a “policy pivot” by the Federal Reserve. However, those hopes got dashed each time as Jerome Powell clarified that the “inflation fight” remained the primary focus. Mr. Powell made that point very clear following the latest FOMC announcement.

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