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Are We On Japan's Path Of Stagnation?
Fiscal dominance, whereby the Federal Reserve must help the Treasury fund their debts at reasonable costs, is upon us.
The Service Sector Weakens As Manufacturing Strengthens
This past week’s ISM service and manufacturing surveys continue to show divergence between the two major economic sectors.
Is A Market Rotation At Hand
Markets often experience periods, like today, where specific sectors or factors lead the market.
Japans Lost Decades: Are We On The Same Path
Japan made critical mistakes in the 1970s, fostering one of the largest financial bubbles in history. It can also be criticized for its handling of the bubbles’ fallout.
Financial Conditions Butt Heads With Borrowing Conditions
The Goldilocks economy, coupled with the end of the rate hiking cycle, has investors giddy, which eases financial conditions.
QE By A Different Name Is Still QE
The Fed added Quantitative Easing to its monetary policy toolbox in 2008. The federal government’s escalating debt and interest expenses underscore the challenges posed by prolonged deficit spending.
Liquidity Problems Are Closer Than You Think
Excessive amounts of debt support our economy and asset valuations. Therefore, the Fed has no choice but to keep the liquidity pumps flowing to support the leverage.
Apple's Magic - Are Buybacks Worth Paying Up For?
Apple’s valuations are near their most expensive levels of the last ten years.
Are The Magnificent Seven In A Bubble? Ask The Nifty Fifty
Fifty-plus years ago, the Nifty Fifty were the stocks to own. They held a similar place as the Magnificent Seven in investors’ minds.
Is Toyota The Next Tesla?
Over the last four quarters, Tesla generated total revenue and earnings of $96 billion and $15 billion, respectively. Toyota’s revenue and earnings are roughly three times larger at $299 billion and $44 billion.
The 1970s Inflation Rollercoaster – Part Two
We start Part Two with more on the Fed and the nation’s money supply in that era. While the Fed and government played a significant role in generating inflation fifty years ago, there were other factors.
Will Inflation Repeat The 1970s Rollercoaster?
A look at some of the causes of the inflation that ravaged America from the late 1960s to the early 1980s.
The Goldilocks Narrative Reigns For Now
As the fiscal stimulus that drove above-average economic growth in the post-pandemic era exits the system and monetary policy remains very tight, economists and investors wonder what comes next.
Will 2024 Be The Year Of The Other 493?
One of the most critical questions facing investors in 2024 is which stocks and sectors will beat the market. Can the Mega 7 retain its crown? Or will some subset of the 493 other S&P 500 stocks and their neglected sectors take the throne in 2024?
From Magnificent 7 To A New Team: Conquering Bandwagon Bias
As 2023 ends, professional and amateur investors start thinking about what stock or investment theme bandwagon to jump on for the coming year.
KISS With Bonds
The average 2024 Wall Street SP500 forecast is for a gain of 6.50% next year.
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