While money markets may seem like a safe and secure place to park your cash, there are a number of reasons why you may want to consider other options. In this blog post, I'll discuss three reasons why...
Stock Market Faces Headwinds from Rising Rates
The stock market is facing headwinds from rising interest rates, as evidenced by the recent pullback in equity prices. The 10-year Treasury yield has been on the rise in recent weeks, and it is now tr...
4 Reasons Why the Next Recession Won’t Be as Bad as 2008
The 2008-2009 Great Recession was a devastating economic event that caused widespread job losses, home foreclosures, and financial hardship. However, there are a number of reasons to believe that the ...
U.S. Credit Rating Downgraded to AA+ by Fitch, First Time in More Than a Decade
Fitch Ratings downgraded the U.S. government’s credit rating on Tuesday, warning about the growing debt burden and political dysfunction in Washington.
The downgrade, the first by a major ratings f...
BOJ’s YCC Tweak Signals Continued Volatility in Japanese Markets
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) has been under pressure to tighten monetary policy as inflation in Japan has risen to its highest level in decades. However, the BOJ has so far resisted these calls, and in its...
Central Banks and the Gold Standard: Navigating through Uncertainty
Central banks have been buying gold in record amounts in recent years. In 2022, central banks purchased a staggering $70 billion of gold, the most since 1950. There are a number of reasons why cen...
Oklo’s Nuclear Micro-Reactors: The Future of Power Generation?
Oklo, a startup focused on advanced nuclear fission micro-reactor technology, is making waves in the energy sector. The company is backed by entrepreneur Sam Altman, who believes that nuclear energy i...
The 3 Themes That Are Well-Positioned to Benefit from Deglobalisation
The process of globalisation has been underway for decades, but it is facing a number of challenges in recent years. These challenges include geopolitical tensions, supply chain disruptions, and the w...
Don’t Make These 7 Car-Buying Mistakes (or You’ll Pay for It)
Car buying can be a daunting task, but it doesn't have to be. By avoiding some of the most common mistakes, you can save yourself a lot of money and hassle.
Here are seven of the worst car-buyi...
Homebuying 101: 8 Myths You Need to Know
Buying a home is a big decision, and there are a lot of myths out there that can make it even more confusing.
Here are eight of the most common homebuying myths, and why they're wrong:
1. You ...
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