- Aug 15
- 3 min
How Would Bond Prices Respond to a Fed Rate Cut?
As the anticipation builds for a possible rate cut by the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) later this year, bondholders are naturally...
- Apr 28
- 3 min
Hold Steady: Why Fixed Income Should Remain a Key Player in Your Portfolio
In today’s market, it might be tempting for investors to pivot away from fixed income assets in favor of equities. This is equivalent to...
- Feb 6
- 2 min
NYCB's 45% Plunge: A Stark Reminder of Lingering Regional Bank Challenges
The recent 45% drop in New York Community Bancorp’s (NYCB) stock is a visible signal that problems within regional banks are still...
- Nov 15, 2023
- 3 min
Year-End Tax Optimization for Investors: A Guide to Smarter Savings
As we approach the end of the year, it is a crucial time for investors to take a close look at their portfolios and make smart decisions...
- Oct 23, 2023
- 2 min
The Israel-Hamas War: Short-Term Fluctuations vs. Long-Term Investment Strategy
The escalating confrontations between Hamas and Israel are causing understandable concern worldwide. A recent PBS/NPR survey revealed...
- Aug 23, 2023
- 1 min
Why Now Is the Time to Stand By Bonds
In the ever-fluctuating world of finance, there's always an investment vehicle that stands out. Despite the recent wavering of...
- Jul 24, 2023
- 4 min
6 Reasons Why the All-Clear Signal Might Be Premature for Regional Banks
Judging by the recent absence of scary headlines, one might conclude that the banking crisis touched off by Silicon Valley Bank’s March...
- Feb 15, 2023
- 4 min
Understanding the US Debt Ceiling
NEWS ALERT - U.S. Could Default as Soon as July if Debt-Ceiling Standoff Isn’t Resolved (The Wall Street Journal, February 15, 2023) What...
- Dec 8, 2022
- 3 min
Why Energy Stocks Decoupled from Crude Oil Price
Energy stocks (represented by the S&P 500’s Energy subindex) rose in the six months ending November 20, 2022, despite a massive drop in...
- Sep 30, 2022
- 5 min
ESG vs. anti-ESG: BlackRock in the cross hairs
Critics of BlackRock are urging investors to avoid funds offered by the investment management firm, the world’s largest. This effort is...
