Posts Tagged ‘commodities’
Let the Cycles Be Your Guide
Over the centuries, the American economy has gone through repeated up and down cycles. From expansion to contraction and back again. Some of these cycles were muted and went virtually unnoticed, while others have been dramatic and painful – like the Great Depression of the 1930s, the runaway inflation that marked the 70s, and the…
Read MoreSee the Market Clearly & Invest Accordingly
We’ve been doing our fair share of talking about Commodities lately, and how the Commodities market has been exceptionally strong coming off the 2020 Covid lows… So strong in fact, that no other asset class has been stronger. But Commodities aren’t the only asset class investors will consider. Pick up any textbook teaching market and…
Read MorePrices Are Not as Random as You Think…
In the popular investment book A Random Walk Down Wall Street by Burton Malkeil, the author argues that asset prices are purely random. As a result, investors should just “buy and hold.” This thought has led the investment industry (and many investors) to simply close their eyes and hope for the best. There are several…
Read MoreYou’re Not Really a Passive Investor…
The events taking place in Ukraine and specifically on the people of Ukraine are immeasurable and are well beyond the scope of what we discuss here each week. The impact of such events on global markets, however, IS measurable. And something we are prepared to speak about. We can clearly see rising Commodity prices. We…
Read MoreU.S. Stock Indices Tumble Amid Russian Aggression
“There are decades when nothing happens and there are weeks when decades happen.” –Vladimir Lenin As the world now knows, Russian president Vladimir Putin announced the start of a “military operation” in Ukraine, attacking several cities in the Eastern European country after months of amassing troops at its borders. This act of aggression will likely…
Read MoreCommodities Just Did Something They’ve Only Done Twice Since 2008
Let me set the stage… Over the past 20 years, it’s been nearly impossible for any asset class to displace U.S Equities as the strongest asset class on a relative basis. So, is the U.S. Equities’ dominance over other global asset classes on the ropes? Maybe… it’s still a wait-and-see. But they’re certainly taking it…
Read MoreMARKETS IN TURMOIL
You fell for it didn’t you? The scary headline… works every time. I wrote that headline to save you the trouble of turning on your TV or following your favorite fear-monger. You’re welcome. Let me sum it up for you – the bulls are currently in trouble. There’s not a lot to be optimistic about…
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