The Illusion Of Permanent Liquidity
It’s been more than seven years since the financial crisis and Central Banks globally have kept their rates at record lows, and have even ventured into negative rate territory, to stave off the threat...
View ArticleTechnically Speaking: Bull Versus Bear Case
“Technically Speaking” is a regular Tuesday commentary updating current market trends and highlighting shorter-term investment strategies, risks, and potential opportunities. Please send any comments...
View ArticleA Bug In Search Of A Windshield
Editor Note: Michael Lebowitz of 720 Global Research is an investment consultant, specializing in macroeconomic research, valuations, asset allocation, and risk management. He is a regular contributor...
View ArticleFinancial Lessons For Your Teen’s First Job
My daughter, at 16, decided she wanted a part-time job. This isn’t a topic we’ve discussed in the past, so it made me curious as to her motivations. A new adventure for my daughter. Self-reflection...
View Article3 Things: Retail-less, Valuation, End Of The Bear?
“3 Things” is a weekly post of thoughts I am pondering, usually contrarian, with respect to the markets, economy or portfolio management. Comments and thoughts are always welcome via email, Twitter,...
View ArticleWeekend Reading: Sagacious Discombobulation
I noted in yesterday’s post that individuals, while still fully invested in the financial markets, are saying they are extremely bearish on the market. To wit: “Speaking of the Fed, the surge in the...
View ArticleStanding At The Crossroads 04-15-16
For Daily Updates Follow Me On: Twitter, Facebook, Linked-In CLICK HERE TO REGISTER NOW FOR THIS EVENT If you can’t attend but would like a copy of the presentation, please register. A recording will...
View ArticleThe Great American Economic Growth Myth
Since the end of the financial crisis, economists, analysts, and the Federal Reserve have continued to predict a return to higher levels of economic growth. As I showed in my discussion of the Fed’s...
View ArticleRIA Economic & Investment Summit
Just recently, I hosted an Economic & Investment summit in Houston to discuss the markets, economy and the outlook heading into the end of the year. Importantly, the point of the presentation was...
View ArticleTechnically Speaking: The Bear Market Is Over…For Now
“Technically Speaking” is a regular Tuesday commentary updating current market trends and highlighting shorter-term investment strategies, risks, and potential opportunities. Please send any comments...
View ArticleRetirement Crossroad – Accumulation To Distribution
What’s been my greatest advice to people once they seriously consider retirement? No it’s not create a budget. It’s watch the movie “Castaway.” Take notes. Life is about to get bumpy. Money is at the...
View Article3 Things: Cycles, Bounces, Pop-Quiz
“3 Things” is a weekly post of thoughts I am pondering, usually contrarian, with respect to the markets, economy or portfolio management. Comments and thoughts are always welcome via email, Twitter,...
View ArticleWeekend Reading: It’s Probably A Trap
Earlier this week, I noted that due to the technical breakout of the market above the downtrend line from last May, an increase in exposure to equity risk was required. To wit: “With the breakout of...
View ArticleIt’s Probably A Trap! 04-22-16
For Daily Updates Follow Me On: Twitter, Facebook, Linked-In A BIT OF HISTORY Earlier this week, the market broke above 2080 on the S&P 500 pushing a breakout above the downtrend line that began...
View ArticleIs There A Problem With The BLS Employment Reports?
Since the end of the financial crisis, economists, analysts, and the Federal Reserve have continued to point to the monthly employment reports as proof of the ongoing economic recovery. Even the White...
View ArticleTechnically Speaking: Time To Sell Oil/Energy?
“Technically Speaking” is a regular Tuesday commentary updating current market trends and highlighting shorter-term investment strategies, risks, and potential opportunities. Please send any comments...
View Article“Full Circle” Thinking & A Happier Retirement
“Don’t leave things hanging.” I remember the words like I overheard them yesterday. Not 40 years ago. A grandmother’s wish. A deathbed lament. Grandfather suffered from chronic incompletion. Crucial...
View Article3 Things: Earnings Update, GDP, Recession Driver
“3 Things” is a weekly post of thoughts I am pondering, usually contrarian, with respect to the markets, economy or portfolio management. Comments and thoughts are always welcome via email, Twitter,...
View ArticleWeekend Reading: Yep…Still Looks Like A Trap
Last week, I noted technical breakout of the market above the downtrend line from last May, such a move required an increase in exposure to equity risk. To wit: “With the breakout of the market...
View ArticleStill Looks Like A Trap! 04-29-16
For Daily Updates Follow Me On: Twitter, Facebook, Linked-In Over the last couple of week’s, I have written extensively about the breakout of the market above the downtrend resistance line that traced...
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