Two great allies… Two stupid moves… in less than two years. They’re both doomed (or so the story went). But Britain (and the U.S., debatably) has come a long way, baby…
Economic Trends
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When we’re abroad, Americans deal with the “ugly” or “ignorant” stereotypes. While some of that is earned… some isn’t. And it doesn’t help when our President feeds the beast…
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Sometimes it seems like our president needs to think before he speaks. Other times it seems like he’s right on target. That inconsistency is hurting the markets… and your portfolio.
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Last week, Trump threatened hefty tariffs on Chinese imports. Although specifics remain unclear, it caused the markets to slide. So how concerned should you be?
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Nancy Pelosi was widely ridiculed for saying, “We have to pass the bill to find out what’s in it.” What works in a sound bite doesn’t always translate to real life… nor should it.
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Yes, our country has its flaws. But there’s a reason the greatest investor in America would never bet against it… and neither should you.
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It’s hard to argue that we’re fortunate to live in the United States of America. It might be easier to argue, however, that how rich you feel is relative…
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When you hear the word “inflation,” do you think of higher prices? Less money? Your stomach after dinner? Whatever it is, consider the cost of doing nothing…
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Loose monetary policy has certainly helped propel the current market rally. But there are many other fundamentally strong forces at play…
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Since 2009, the S&P has run around like a bull escaping a matador in the ring. But the most likely reason for it to hibernate? Mounting debt.