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A Tactical Update: Whither Goest The Dollar
10:17am, Tuesday, 28'th Jul 2020
The Fortress allocation has historically produced better risk-adjusted returns than the traditional 60% stocks/40% bonds allocation.
The Relentless Hunt For Yield
09:21am, Tuesday, 28'th Jul 2020
60% of all global yields are now less than 1.00% and 86% of all global yields are now less than 2.00% according to the Financial Times.
Update On Fed Repo And Reverse Repo Facility
07:47am, Tuesday, 28'th Jul 2020
A measure of how last fall's disruption in the repo market has subsided can be observed by the takedowns in the Fed's repo facility.
The Upward Struggle Continues (Technically Speaking For 7/27)
05:22pm, Monday, 27'th Jul 2020
The housing market is in good shape thanks to pent-up demand and low mortgage rates. The continued high level of initial unemployment claims indicates there is a fundamental problem with the recovery.
Coronavirus, Consolidation, And China
11:02am, Monday, 27'th Jul 2020
Most of the tracking data over the past few weeks shows the U.S. economy is trending down.
Retirement Confidence Declined Despite A Surging Market
09:20am, Monday, 27'th Jul 2020
The disruption caused by the economic shutdown has permanently impaired the retirement plan of many. According to the July 2020 SimplyWise Retirement Confidence Index, 62% of Americans are more concer
What Happened In The Bond Markets Last Week? Muni Fortnightly, July 20, 2020
03:15am, Monday, 27'th Jul 2020
Muni yields fell more as ratios have declined. Muni funds experienced net inflows for 10th consecutive week.
Caught Between The Crosshairs
03:05am, Monday, 27'th Jul 2020
With the 5 year and 10 year Treasuries hitting a record low yield last week, bond investors are in a wrath of hurt.
There Is Still Room For The Market To Grow
01:42am, Monday, 27'th Jul 2020
From the model output, the investor can expect a single-digit return by the year-end, under certain conditions.
How To Reduce Stock Market Driven Stress And Anxiety About Your Money
02:07pm, Sunday, 26'th Jul 2020
2020 is certainly going to go down in history as one of the wildest, craziest, and most memorable. But one thing is for sure.
Predictions Of The Dollar's Demise Are Likely Premature
01:21pm, Sunday, 26'th Jul 2020
Predictions of the dollar's demise are likely premature and overblown. This post is in response to the rising interest in both precious metals and cryptocurrencies.
Money-Supply Growth Hits New High For Third Month In A Row
12:33pm, Sunday, 26'th Jul 2020
In June, for the third month in a row, money supply growth surged to an all-time high. The growth rate has never been higher, with the 1970s the only period that comes close.
Fed Stimulus Has Created The 'Cobra Effect'
11:21am, Sunday, 26'th Jul 2020
The market had remained within a consolidation range since the mid-June highs. With the late week sell-off, we have updated our risk/reward ranges.
Weekly Commentary: Crossing Red Lines
09:33am, Sunday, 26'th Jul 2020
COVID stimulus stoked bubble dynamics for global risk assets, certainly including Chinese equities. This bubble has turned unstable.
Explaining The Credit Cycle
08:37am, Sunday, 26'th Jul 2020
This article summarises why the credit cycle leads to alternate booms and slumps. It is only with this in mind that they can be properly understood as current economic conditions evolve.