Uncertainty in the financial markets, and in the economy is usually considered a bad thing, because it makes things more difficult and stressful for everybody. Fear about inflation, the likelihood of rising interest rates, and the continued impact of a pandemic that is now extending into its third year has taken a toll on the […]
Read MoreStocks in the Technology sector get a lot of attention and buzz from investors, analysts and talking heads alike no matter the time of year or current status of the economy. I think that a big reason comes from the reality that progress and evolution in just about every other sector of the economy is, […]
Read MoreInsatiable demand for goods by American consumers heading into the third year of the COVID-19 pandemic is leading to a scenario in which supply-chain bottlenecks may “never” let up, absent major infrastructure improvements at the U.S.’s two busiest ports, based on an analysis by RBC Capital Markets. In a report released Thursday, Michael Tran, RBC’s […]
Read MoreOne of the themes that has become more and more prevalent over the past year in the stock market is the pace of inflation. Inflation is one of those words that tends to stoke fear in the marketplace, because it is usually tied so closely with central bank monetary policy. it is also something that […]
Read MoreFor a lot of different reasons, 2021 has been an interesting year for just about all of us. The pandemic has not abated this year as some experts predicted, and certainly as all of us hoped; the rise of the new COVID variants has kept pressures from the ongoing health crisis at the forefront of […]
Read MoreIn the never-ending search for useful investing opportunities, I’ve learned that it’s good to look for ways to expand my watchlist beyond the normal scope of the stocks I’ve been following and have become familiar with. Adding new stocks to my list from time to time is a good way to keep things fresh and […]
Read More(Bloomberg) — U.S. Treasuries are on the cusp of a major shift in the supply-demand dynamic that’s shaped the market for more than a year, potentially heralding opportunities for traders lamenting an extended stretch of limited volatility. First, supply: Even if Congress passes infrastructure spending, Treasury auctions have grown bigger than they need to be, […]
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