by Lance Roberts | Nov 21, 2023 | alerts, Markets/Economy, Real Investment Advice
As I wrote this blog, the S&P 500 index is up roughly 17% year-to-date. Most likely, your portfolio isn’t. This is a common frustration among many investors in the market this year in particular. As discussed previously, the S&P 500 index performance is a bit...
by Lance Roberts | Nov 21, 2023 | alerts, Markets/Economy, Real Investment Advice
Is a stock market correction coming before the Santa Claus rally at the end of the year? It is a fascinating turn in sentiment, given that investors were convinced of the bear market’s return just a month ago. Now, investors are “making their list and checking it...
by Lance Roberts | Nov 17, 2023 | alerts, Markets/Economy, Real Investment Advice
Democrats should start worrying about the level of debt and the increasing deficit. I previously discussed this issue when President Obama held the White House, when Marshall Auerback, via the Nation, wrote: “Delivering on big progressive ideas like Medicare for All...
by Lance Roberts | Nov 14, 2023 | alerts, Markets/Economy, Real Investment Advice
Are you an “investor” or a “speculator?” Over the last month, we have discussed the “false market narratives” that push investors to make portfolio mistakes. Such is why we previously discussed the “Investing Rules” needed to navigate volatile markets. This past...
by Lance Roberts | Nov 10, 2023 | alerts, Markets/Economy, Real Investment Advice
The Chicago Fed National Activity Index (CFNAI) is arguably one of the most important and overlooked economic indicators. Each month, economists, the media, and investors pour over various mainstream economic indicators, from GDP to employment and inflation, to...
by Lance Roberts | Nov 7, 2023 | alerts, Markets/Economy, Real Investment Advice
Is the bond bear market finally over? That is the question everyone is asking now that bond prices rallied sharply following the November FOMC policy meeting. As noted in the #BullBearReport this past weekend: “On Wednesday, Jerome Powell’s speech sparked a broad...
