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Rates Spark: Rolling The Payrolls Dice
It’s payrolls Friday, again. Arguably the most influential number for markets. It sets the tone not just for Friday, but for the month ahead. Market rates continue to traverse 200k-plus payrolls outcomes and c.0.3% MoM inflation, a combo that keeps the rate-cut window shut. We remain tactically bearish until that window is forced open by […]
Investing In Real Estate Through REITs
Image Source: Unsplash Real estate investment through REITs (Real Estate Income Trusts) is not only popular because REITs distribute generous dividends but also because they’re easy to understand. We can easily picture an apartment building or an office tower and imagine tenants paying their rent. Investors are willing to purchase units of those businesses in exchange […]
Visualizing The Growth Of $100, By Asset Class (1970-2023)
Which major asset class has generated the strongest returns over the long run? How do the returns of investments like bonds and real estate actually stack up?To put investment returns in perspective, this graphic shows the growth of $100 by asset class over the long term, based on data from Aswath Damodaran at NYU Stern. Comparing […]
Market Talk – Thursday, April 4
ASIA:The major Asian stock markets had a green day today: NIKKEI 225 increased 321.29 points or 0.81% to 39,773.14 Shanghai closed Hang Seng closed ASX 200 increased 34.80 points or 0.45% to 7,817.30 Kospi increased 35.03 points or 1.29% to 2,742.00 SENSEX increased 350.81 points or 0.47% to 74,227.63 Nifty50 increased 80.00 points or 0.36% […]
Dow Continues Slide With Steep 530-Point Drop
The market staged quite the reversal, given that all three major benchmarks were on track for substantial gains earlier in the day. The Dow continued its second-quarter slump with a dramatic 530-point loss — its fourth consecutive daily drop. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq both turned sharply lower as well, the latter falling triple digits.Comments from Minneapolis […]
How Much Treasury Issuance Does The U.S. Add Every Month To Finance Debt?
Data courtesy of SIFMA, chart by Mish Chart Notes Bills: Treasury bills are short term debt ranging from four weeks to 52 weeks. Bills are sold at a discount or at par (face value). When the bill matures, you are paid its face value. Notes: Treasury Notes have terms of 2, 3, 5, 7, or […]
Silver Breakout Adds To Massively Bullish Price Pattern
Image Source: Pixabay I like what I am seeing of late in the precious metals space.Gold has broken out to new highs… and now silver is beginning to show strength.Today we take a look at a long-term “quarterly” chart of Silver, as it seems that something BIG might be brewing.As you can see, Silver took 31 years […]
3 Dividend Growth Stocks For Spring 2024
Image Source: Pixabay Dividend growth stocks can generate long-term wealth because of a compounding effect and price appreciation. At the start of spring 2024, we discuss three that typically benefit from the warming weather.We highlight three equities that are market leaders in their categories and have solid long-term growth prospects. We discuss The Coca-Cola Company (KO), […]
Silver ETFs Outshining Gold
Image Source: Unsplash Investing in precious metals, such as gold and silver, grabbed immense investor attention last month on renewed expectations of U.S. interest rate cuts in June. A lower interest rate environment raises the demand for gold and silver, as the precious metals do not pay any interest, making them more appealing than alternative investments […]
U.S. Gas Price Hits Highest Level In Six Months Amid Speculation Biden Will Drain More Oil From Petroleum Reserve
Image Source: Unsplash Rising seasonal demand and higher crude oil prices have resulted in the highest average U.S. gasoline prices in nearly six months, with the national average gas price hitting $3.57 per gallon, up from $3.10 at the start of the year, and higher than a year ago. The national average hit a new multi-month […]
