by Daniel White | Aug 25, 2025 | Economy
Monday, August 25, 2025 Stocks have been red hot for a while, with the major indices all rallying more than 30% since April lows. It’s been a great trading environment. So, what’s the problem? Well, everyone is frothy and bullish. Early on in this rally,...
by Daniel White | Aug 18, 2025 | Economy
Monday, August 18, 2025 The Federal Reserve was established to serve as an independent guardian of the U.S. financial system, free from political pressures and short-term decisions. But President Trump is blurring the lines. It’s President Trump versus the Federal...
by Daniel White | Aug 11, 2025 | Economy
Monday, August 11, 2025 Valuations still matter. Even with the market hitting all-time highs, people want more and will ride the hottest stocks for more gains. But prices matter. While investors want a good growth story, overpaying for a flashy stock is dangerous. As...
by Daniel White | Aug 4, 2025 | Economy
Monday, August 4, 2025 Anxiety over the future of Social Security is causing more people to claim benefits early. Between December 2023 and April 2025, claims rose by 13%. This rise cannot be explained solely by the increase in the number of baby boomers reaching...
by Daniel White | Jul 24, 2025 | Economy
Monday, July 28 The U.S. bond market is flashing red. Using the Bloomberg U.S. aggregate bond index as a proxy, bonds are in their longest bear market in nearly 50 years. Data shows the maximum decline in that period is only 17.2%, however. That’s because the index...
