by Lance Roberts | Sep 27, 2022 | alerts, Markets/Economy, Real Investment Advice
The latest rate hike announcement by the Fed sent stocks tumbling to the year’s lows. While last week’s market action was brutal, the good news is the markets are set up for a rather significant short squeeze higher. It is quite likely the Fed has already tightened...
by Lance Roberts | Sep 23, 2022 | alerts, Markets/Economy, Real Investment Advice
The massive debt levels provide the single most significant risk and challenge to the Federal Reserve. It is also why the Fed is desperate to return inflation to low levels, even if it means weaker economic growth. Such was a point previously made by Jerome Powell:...
by Lance Roberts | Sep 20, 2022 | alerts, Markets/Economy, Real Investment Advice
“The ‘Buffett Indicator’ says the stock market will crash.“ Such was an email I received recently and was worthy of a more detailed discussion. Let me begin with my favorite line from “The Princess Bride.” “I do not think it means what you think it means.” The Buffett...
by Lance Roberts | Sep 16, 2022 | alerts, Markets/Economy, Real Investment Advice
Asset bubbles have been prevalent throughout history. Whether it was the “Tulip bubble” in the 1600s, the South Sea bubble of the 1700s, or the Dot.com bubble of 2000, they were all a result of excessive investor speculation. Of course, the other side of the inflation...
by Lance Roberts | Sep 13, 2022 | alerts, Markets/Economy, Real Investment Advice
Recently, the Biden Administration started taking victory laps on deficit reduction. Of course, the deficit remains the bully-pulpit of fiscal conservatives, so going into a mid-term election, it is not surprising to see it used for political advantage. “The bottom...
