Browsing Tag:

interest rates

The Looming Giant: U.S. Debt Interest Costs

Economy Money Risk Management Stock Markets

In the intricate tapestry of the United States’ economy, few threads are as significant and yet as often overlooked as its debt interest payments. With interest on US debt nearing a staggering $1 trillion annually, it’s a financial .

Rising Rates Study and the Effect on Equities

Economy Featured Risk Management Stock Markets

by guest author:  Andrew L. Berkin Berkin begins his analysis of the historical evidence with a review of the theory of the relationship between bond yields and stock returns. He asks: Why might stocks go down when yields rise? Basic investment .

The Final Stretch of 2018!

Economy Featured Stock Markets

As we head into the final quarter of the year, I feel this would be a good time to reflect back on 2018 and answer the question which is on everyone’s mind. When will the Bull Run be over? A few bright spots after a bright start. This year has .

Market Noise

Economy Risk Management Stock Markets

It is easy for emotions to get the best of us and lose sight of the big picture when the markets are so volatile. Political news feels like a rollercoaster ride in of itself.  Every day it seems like someone is leaving the current .