…of these possible changes are a good reminder that the rules of the road change over time – sometimes for the better and sometimes for the worse. A good strategy…
…that markets overreacted to the news because the severity of the selloff in currencies and commodities probably set off margin calls for leveraged players that can use a lot of…
…energy stocks, so I created a scatter-plot that compares WTI crude prices to energy stocks to see how much energy prices explain energy stock returns. A simple visual gander tells…
…prices. In this case, though, the geopolitical tension between these two particular countries actually suggests to markets that Saudi Arabia is even less likely to cut production than they have…
…Although we are steeped in losses very early in the year, I actually felt good that there was no policy response. There is a time for government intervention, but we…
…look forward to, and provides a change of pace in life. However, if leisure becomes our primary activity, then those benefits diminish. In other words, things change when leisure becomes…
…and aren’t sure that they can sell those assets efficiently, but Buffett’s army of tax lawyers may have some clever tricks up there sleeve. The harder part comes next, however,…
…a rate increase might be appropriate. Given the weak first quarter and that live tracking estimates of current growth are much better, the statement strongly implies a June hike. The…
…took that out and put in a lot of trees and bushes. Even though I see my yard literally every day, I haven’t inspected it carefully for years like I…
…establishing guidelines. German Chancellor Angela Merkel warned today that the UK cannot “cherry pick” in its negotiations to exit the EU, emphasizing that countries wanting access to the single market…
