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Last week, bad news was good news.
Consumers were feeling blue in June, according to the University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Survey. The survey scored sentiment at…
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The fight against inflation intensified.
Last week, the Federal Reserve (Fed) delivered a message that it is serious about fighting inflation. The Federal Open Market…
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Inflation is proving to be far more tenacious than markets had hoped.
The idea that inflation peaked in March was put to rest last week when the Consumer Price Index (CPI) showed…
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How strong is the United States economy?
That’s the question investors were mulling after last week’s jobs report. More jobs were created in May than economists expected,…
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Investors reassessed and markets bounced.
Last week, major U.S. stock indices moved higher for the first time in weeks. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained…
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On the fear and greed cycle.
One of the most challenging times for investors is a market downturn. Whether markets are experiencing a correction or a…
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Living with a bear.
On the survival series “Alone,” the tension ratchets higher whenever participants encounter bears. Some participants live warily alongside bears, while…
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There is a lot of uncertainty in financial markets – and markets hate uncertainty.
In recent weeks, economic and financial market data have been telling different stories – and that makes it tough for…
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Correction and contraction….
Investing during 2022 has been like running a forest trail and having unexpected obstacles appear every so often – a…
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The Federal Reserve’s Ice Bucket Challenge…
Remember a few years ago when people raised money for charity by challenging others to pour buckets of icy water…