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Bank Failure

The failure of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) defined the month of March. SVB was the second largest bank failure in history (Washington...

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Reality Check

Markets retreated this month after January’s strong returns.

  • Minutes of the January 31 – February 1 Fed meeting reflected expectations...
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A great start to the year

The markets breathed a sigh of relief in January. After finishing a difficult 2022 they launched into the new year on hopes...

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Evaluating the rally

Two young fish meet an older fish, who nods at them and says, "Morning, boys. How's the water?" The two young fish swim along,...

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Evaluating the rally

The market touched a new low in October and produced a strong rally for the rest of the month, and this positive performance...

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Inflation and Earnings and Elections, Oh My!

There were a host of worries this October that might have kept us from following the yellow brick road...

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Avalanche Prevention

Skiers often hear explosions during their morning preparation as the resorts trigger mini avalanches up on the mountain. The...

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The old investing adage, “don’t fight the Fed”, was in full force in August as both stocks and bonds declined after hearing a more resolute tone from...

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Markets marched expeditiously higher in July as investor optimism increased on signs that inflation may be softening. The S&P 500 index (large-cap US...

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US stocks, as measured by the S&P 500 index, reached an all-time high in late December of 2021. From there, a confluence of risks and realities has...

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