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...
by Lance Roberts | Sep 9, 2022 | alerts, Markets/Economy, Real Investment Advice
At the Jackson Hole Summit, Jerome Powell made it clear the Federal Reserve remains focused on combatting inflation despite recession signals rising in tandem. To wit: “Restoring price stability will take some time and requires using our tools forcefully to bring...
by Lance Roberts | Sep 2, 2022 | alerts, Markets/Economy, Real Investment Advice
Small business sales are the lifeblood of the economy. We have written previously about the importance of small businesses relating to employment, incomes, economic growth, and even the stock market. April 2020 – Previous Recession Warnings Now A Reality January 2021...
by Lance Roberts | Aug 30, 2022 | alerts, Markets/Economy, Real Investment Advice
The “Rule Of 20” says the “bear market” may just be resting despite much commentary to the contrary. In a recent Investing.com article, Bank of America strategist Savita Subramanian warned clients that stocks are still expensive despite this year’s drawdown. “Our...
