THE INVESTOR’S PERSPECTIVE
Ideas, analysis, and opportunities across the world of investing.
Diversification is a concept most investors are familiar with. The idea is to own a variety of different assets. More importantly, these assets will behave differently
The latest inflation data has been a disappointment. After months about talking tough to bring inflation down, we’ve only seen one month drop in July.
Every recession is different. However, the data shows that recessions tend to bottom out nearly midway through. The problem? Knowing when that midpoint is. Given that
During any market turmoil, history can provide some guidance. While specific market conditions will vary compared to the past, understanding how similar events played out or
Currently, we have signs of both a slowing economy and inflation rates starting to come down. So it seems odd that central bankers still remain committed
One recurring investment theme that pops up every few years is the “death” of the US dollar as the world’s reserve currency. Currently, the buck
Asset prices are based on a number of variables. There are metrics like the price-to-earnings ratio in the stock market. Or the level of
After nearly two years of strong performance, the housing market is slowing down. That’s being seen across the board, from longer times on market to
Right now, the economic consensus is that things are slowing. And central bankers are raising interest rates into a recession. Typically, interest rate hikes occur when
In a complex global economy, actions can lead to any number of unexpected reactions. Some of those consequences are known in advance. Others are not. And
Commodity markets have had a strong few years, as investors have rediscovered the asset class as a way to hide out from inflation. Yet many commodities
For years, investors have followed a rule: Don’t fight the Fed. The central bank of the US determines monetary policy. And they tend to announce