Posts Tagged ‘interest rates’
Are We Seeing a Turning Point in Interest Rates?
The fear on Wall Street has hit a feverish pitch. Sentiment surveys have reached levels of bearishness not seen since October 2022.
Read MoreTrick or treat? What we’re looking at as we head into October
September has a bad reputation as market seasonality suggests that September can often be expected to be a negative month for the markets.
Read MoreMore pain in Bondland
Bonds are having a bad day. In the aftermath of yesterday’s meeting of the Federal Reserve, rates are moving higher causing both stocks and bonds to move lower.
Read MoreThe Trouble with Bonds
Whatever the Federal Reserve’s current and future decisions are regarding interest rates, it’s an important reminder that the Fed only controls the direction of short-term interest rates. The market controls the longer end of the curve. U.S. Treasury bond yields are a function of three factors: term premium, inflation, and economic growth expectations. Term premium,…
Read MoreThe Death of 60/40: Where are we now?
At the beginning of 2022, I wrote a series, “The Death of 60/40.” The thesis was pretty simple. Real yields on bonds were negative, stocks were richly valued by historical measure, and the Fed had unleashed a monetary storm resulting in rising inflation. My conclusion that traditional stock and bond portfolios, especially passive index portfolios,…
Read MoreForecasting September in Four Charts
By focusing on long-term, monthly charts, we take a step back and put things into the context of trends. The trend is our friend.
Read MoreThe Rise of Direct Indexing: A Game Changer in Modern Investing
Discover the advantages of direct indexing as we delve into this powerful investment strategy while exploring its promising future.
Read More3 Signs That the Market Is Looking Bullish for September
The market is giving investors some reasons to be bullish for September, but the market can change quickly, so be prepared for anything.
Read MoreAre Prices Flying with the Blue Angels?
U.S. job openings fell to their lowest levels since March 2021 and U.S. labor market is now cooling pretty rapidly. But that’s good news. Find out why.
Read MoreThe World’s Second-Largest Economy Is Slowing
Don’t look now, but China, the world’s second-largest economy, is slowing down and looks to be in trouble.
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