by Lance Roberts | Sep 15, 2023 | alerts, Markets/Economy, Real Investment Advice
The term “Bond Vigilantes” is a nostalgic twist on an old-west theme. In the nineteenth century, the American West formed self-appointed groups, or committees, to seize the duties of law enforcement and judicial authority in situations when citizens found law...
by John Mauldin | Sep 15, 2023 | alerts, Markets/Economy, Mauldin Economics
I am now in my 24th year of writing Thoughts from the Frontline. I started in early 2000 with 2,000 readers from a previous newsletter project and had no idea it would become as popular as it has. I want to thank all of my longtime readers and welcome the new ones!...
by Yahoo.com | Sep 13, 2023 | alerts, Markets/Economy
The growth in housing costs eased in August, but not enough to bring inflation down to where it needs to be. The shelter component in the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 0.3% in August from the previous month, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Wednesday,...
by Lance Roberts | Sep 12, 2023 | alerts, Markets/Economy, Real Investment Advice
“(Market) Predictions Are Difficult…Especially When They Are About The Future” – Niels Bohr Okay, I took a little poetic license, but the point is that while we try, predictions of the future are difficult at best and impossible at worst. If we could accurately...
by John Mauldin | Sep 8, 2023 | alerts, Markets/Economy, Mauldin Economics
Greetings from Europe. I promised to write a letter describing my personal investment portfolio. I still plan to, but it won’t be this week. Shane and I are having a wonderful trip—a much-needed break for both of us. I will leave you with a suggestion, though. My...
by Bloomberg.com | Sep 8, 2023 | alerts, Markets/Economy
US consumer borrowing rose in July, reflecting a rebound in credit-card balances. Total credit increased $10.4 billion, Federal Reserve data showed Friday. The gain, which isn’t adjusted for inflation, was less than the $16 billion median forecast in a Bloomberg...
