What Does a Yield Curve Have to Do with a Recession? The yield curve – and a potential inversion in the yield curve – has been the subject of much concern in the markets recently and caused a sharp sell-off this past Tuesday. An inverted yield...
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Market Correction vs. Bear Market October 2018 was a spooky month. The S&P 500 Index once again entered correction territory as it declined -10% from its peak during the summer. The continued pattern of declines again raises the question: Is...
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Emotions and investing don’t mix Synopsis: Emotions and investing don’t often mix well. Investing is difficult, and being human makes it even more challenging. Even the smartest people can make emotional judgments when it comes to...
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Crude Sense or Crude Nonsense? Synopsis: In the past, rising oil prices typically had an adverse effect on the economy as consumers and corporations reined in spending to cover the increased cost of fuel. However, the recent steady rise in oil...
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