Tag: U-S- stocks

Bubble Bubble Toil and Trouble

We had a perfect recipe for the “abrupt” correction that global asset markets have experienced. A quick look at the factors shows observant investors that caution was necessary leading up to the most recent FED meeting. 1) Leverage as measured by NYSE margin debt released in May showed levels greater than that of 2007 and close to all time highs. This excessive risk appetite can be attributed to an extremely low interest rate environment and low volatility in the broader market. Said simply – le

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WHO RUNS THE MARKET?

A simple question, often overlooked to the investors' detriment.... In my ongoing pursuit to gain an edge in the market I’ve often thought it critical to analyze who the key players are. But even more broadly and perhaps of greater importance, I’ve often considered who or what forces have the power to “move the markets”. As a casual observer, or "unsophisticated" investor the most common market news you may encounter is pundits discussing stocks and the stock market, earnings reports, the FED an

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