The retail sales figures for April were strong, helping to counteract fears of stagflation. Despite inflation, the consumer is resilient. Read More
Stock Market Investing
We examine the super-investor's two sacred commandments for investors, appropriate for bull and bear markets alike. Read More
We've recently seen huge declines in the values of cryptocurrencies, as investors flee risk-on assets. Here's what the carnage can teach us. Read More
Inflation, although still too hot, could be decelerating. Stocks are volatile, as apprehensive investors try to digest the conflicting data. Read More
Equities have swooned so far this year, amid extreme volatility. Does the pullback portend a full-fledged crash and prolonged bear market? Read More
The Fed is trying to pull off a rare "soft landing" for the economy, by fighting inflation without triggering a recession. Is it possible? Read More
The stock market has been in a funk so far this year. Does worse trouble wait ahead? Let’s review the possible red flags. Read More
Spooked by the Ukraine war, inflation, China's debt, Federal Reserve tightening, and other investment risks? Turn to the wisdom of baseball. Read More
Stocks got decimated last week, with carnage on the last trading day of April. Just a needed correction, or portent of worse conditions ahead? Read More
Fiscal stimulus, loose monetary policy, and other positive factors that kept stocks afloat are gone. Fundamentals are more crucial than ever. Read More