THE INVESTOR’S PERSPECTIVE
Ideas, analysis, and opportunities across the world of investing.
Stocks are bullish, despite some negative day-to-day headlines. The S&P 500’s 200-day moving average is moving higher. That’s a
The banking crisis has calmed in recent weeks. And the Federal Reserve has suggested that it’s done raising interest rates for now. While those are
For the past decade, profit margins for U.S. firms have been elevated compared to their historic average. Predictions for a normalization of profit margins have
The market has been largely rangebound for the past few weeks. Investors have faced the potential of a U.S. government debt default. That’s led
Investors looking to improve their returns may want to look at different philosophies and how they can apply to the stock market. One philosophy that may
When a stock goes up, the simplest explanation is that buyers exceeded sellers. And when a stock goes down, likewise, it’s easy to say that
The second, third, and fourth-largest bank failures in U.S. history have occurred so far this year. That suggests the financial system is anything but
Predictions are often wrong. That’s true whether they’re made by laymen, or made by experts armed with prior knowledge. For instance, many central banking
Investors don’t often pay attention to credit markets. But it’s a space that tends to be more cautious. Consequently, it spots trouble earlier than
When it comes to the economy, investors may think about factors like corporate earnings or the jobs market. That’s true for big one-day swings
While the market has trended higher so far this year, rising interest rates and slowing markets such as real estate point to lower returns moving forward.
Energy is the key to the economy. And in the energy market, oil remains the key player. This energy is critical for transportation. But it’s