The Big Picture

APRIL 24, 2025

My current (wishful) thinking is that this will not be worse than COVID-19 or the Great Financial Crisis (GFC), but less fun than 2023 and 2024 SPX gains of 25%. That is before we get to other issues with economic long-term ramifications.1 1 I have no idea how these policies will play out. Maybe that idea will be proven wrong.

Economy

Investing Caffeine

JANUARY 2, 2025

For 2024, the S&P 500 index gained +23%, and this comes on the heels of a banner 2023, which was up +24%. As we look into 2025, achieving three consecutive positive years in the stock market is not unprecedented, but as I mentioned earlier, predicting the timing of a down market can be tricky.

Marketing

Calculated Risk

JANUARY 8, 2023

Earlier I posted some questions on my blog for next year: Ten Economic Questions for 2023. A majority of FOMC participants expect three or even four 25 bp rate hikes in 2023. What will the Fed Funds rate be in December 2023? We continue to expect no rate cuts in 2023."

Economy

Wealth Management

JANUARY 11, 2023

Investors with a net worth of $30 million or greater saw real estate as an attractive investment opportunity in 2022 amid volatility in financial markets, reports Barron’s. Urban Land Institute looks at the five sustainability issues likely to face the commercial real estate industry this year.

Financial Market

A Wealth of Common Sense

APRIL 28, 2024

First the annual return numbers for the S&P 500, 10 year treasuries and 3 month T-bills over the 30 years ending in 2023: Some thoughts about these numbers: St. I couldn’t help but slice and dice the numbers and overanalyze the data because that’s what we do here. Let’s dig in.

Financial Market

The Big Picture

JANUARY 25, 2023

The researchers describe financial markets as “slowly evolving communities of practice whose habits, routines and ways of knowing can be difficult to shift, even when faced with overwhelming evidence that what they are doing doesn’t work most of the time.”

Management

Calculated Risk

DECEMBER 6, 2023

percent from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending December 1, 2023. The Market Composite Index, a measure of mortgage loan application volume, increased 2.8 percent – the lowest level since August 2023.

Financial Market

The Big Picture

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

” Here are the June 2016 dot plots: Fast forward to September 2021, where the Fed imagined 2023 fund rates to be around 1%: Now, March 2022 dots imagined a year later we’d be about 3%: Last, the current September 2023 Dot Plot, which I guess is comforting(?)

Economics

Calculated Risk

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

percent from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending February 17, 2023. The Market Composite Index, a measure of mortgage loan application volume, decreased 13.3 percent on a seasonally adjusted basis from one week earlier.

Financial Market

The Big Picture

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Tune in for a deep dive into the financial markets with Barry, who reveals how his background in behavioral finance and his fearless approach when launching his blog, the “Big Picture,” earned him the reputation as “one of the most dangerous people in financial media.” Recorded August 8th, 2023.

Wealth Management

A Wealth of Common Sense

DECEMBER 31, 2023

2022 was one of the worst years ever for financial markets. It was the worst year ever for the Barclays Aggregate Bond Market Index. Over the past 100 years: It was the third worst year for a 60/40 portfolio. It was the seventh worst year for the S&P 500. It was the worst year ever for the 10 year Treasury bond.

Financial Market

Nationwide Financial

JANUARY 18, 2023

Highlights from the Monthly Review for January 2023: The U.S. economy is in the late cycle period with the Fed responding to rapid inflation with a sharp tightening of financial conditions to slow domestic demand. Financial Markets: Nervousness about 2023 increases investor anxiety.

Economy

The Big Picture

APRIL 22, 2023

Fowler and Clymer (dubbed the “ High Priest of Horology “) discuss all things wristwatches and timepieces, including their experiences at the 2023 Watches & Wonders , why the marketplace has exploded over the past few years, and what are their favorite grail watches.

Compliance

Cornerstone Financial Advisory

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Market sentiment remained positive as the Fed’s preferred measure of inflation showed ongoing signs of softening inflation pressures, boosting hopes that the Fed may be able to end its rate hikes and consider rate cuts sometime next year. Source: Econoday, December 1, 2023 The Econoday economic calendar lists upcoming U.S.

Marketing

Calculated Risk

MARCH 15, 2023

percent from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending March 10, 2023. The Market Composite Index, a measure of mortgage loan application volume, increased 6.5 percent on a seasonally adjusted basis from one week earlier.

Banking

The Big Picture

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

They discuss AQR’s 60/40 portfolio strategy and the risks facing financial markets, with Sonali Basak and Guy Johnson on “Bloomberg Markets.” Sonali Basak interviews AQR Capital Management’s Cliff Asness.

Investing

The Big Picture

JANUARY 5, 2023

. • Why Markets Were Down in 2022 : there was also an Occum’s razor answer for the losses in financial markets in 2022. Wealth of Common Sense ) see also Observations to Start 2023 : From 2010 through 2021, The S&P500 Index gained 330% — a little over 13% annually (not including dividends).

Food

Discipline Funds

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Macroeconomic Overview Our macroeconomic forecast for 2023 called for a year of disinflation and “muddle through” That means we expected the economy to remain sluggish and for inflation to show positive rates of change that were sequentially slower. In the meantime, I hope the rest of 2023 treats you well.

Asset Allocation

Trade Brains

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Best Financial Markets to Trade : Are you looking to explore the best financial markets to trade in 2024? It is obvious that we may occasionally get confused in our decision-making when faced with the many different pieces of advice regarding financial planning, trading, and investments. What are Financial Markets?

Financial Market

The Big Picture

DECEMBER 23, 2023

All of our earlier podcasts on your favorite pod hosts can be found here. ~~~ This is our last podcast for 2023; we have a great lineup coming up in 2024! Pring Technical Analysis of the Financial Markets: A Comprehensive Guide to Trading Methods and Applications by John J. Happy and healthy holidays!

Retail

Trade Brains

NOVEMBER 4, 2023

Algo trading, also known as Algorithmic trading, is a method of providing a set of predefined rules to a computer program to execute trades in the financial market. MetaTrader 5 MetaTrader 5 is a leading developer of software applications for financial markets. What is Algo Trading?

Assets

Trade Brains

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Here are the Top Biofuel Stocks In this article we shall see which are the best biofuel stocks in India 2023, and also look at its financials and more Best Biofuel Stocks in India #1 – Shree Renuka Sugar Shree Renuka Sugars is a multinational agribusiness and bio-energy company.

Manufacturing

The Big Picture

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

19, 2023 Who Cares Wins : The Global Compact Connecting Financial Markets to a Changing World Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs, United Nations, 2004 _ 1: WSJ: “Conventional funds also lost money, but the pain was more acute for climate and other thematic products hit by high-interest rates and other factors.”

Taxes

Calculated Risk

MARCH 13, 2023

From Matthew Graham at Mortgage News Daily: Mortgage Rates Down Big, But Lagging Other Indicators If you're just getting caught up or otherwise haven't heard, the biggest news in financial markets since last Friday has been the precipitous failure of Silicon Valley Bank. If the market is calmer, then why are rates still so much lower?

Banking

Trade Brains

JUNE 23, 2023

Profits for 2023 were ₹2,177 crores and FY22 saw the company earn ₹12,243 crores in net profits. Dividend Yield 7.72 % Net Profit Margin 10.8 % Operating Profit Margin 17.2 % Nalco earned ₹14,255 crores in the financial year ending 2023, an operating profit of ₹2,338 crores and a net profit of ₹1,435 crores. .) ₹ 35,241 EPS ₹ 5.27

Government

Trade Brains

APRIL 11, 2023

It plans to increase its electricity generation capacity to 5,000 MW by 2023, 12000 MW by 2023 and 25000 MW by 2040. You can now get the latest updates in the stock market on Trade Brains News and you can also use our Trade Brains Stock Screener to find the best stocks.

Retail

Good Financial Cents

JANUARY 11, 2023

If you’re willing to put in the time and effort into acquiring the skills necessary and have an excellent understanding of financial markets, a career as an investment banker might be worth considering. Chief Financial Officer. Individuals who excel in the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) role are highly sought after.

Banking

Good Financial Cents

DECEMBER 14, 2022

With this in mind, we’ve compiled a list of the highest-paying finance jobs for 2023. While many finance jobs pay well, the following 12 positions sit at or near the top of the pay scale in 2023: 1. Chief Financial Officer. 8) Occupational Outlook Handbook: Business and Financial Occupations. Retrieved from [link].

Budgeting

Nationwide Financial

JANUARY 3, 2023

As the latest inflation readouts are nowhere near that target, more rate hikes from the Fed are expected in 2023, although at a slower pace than seen in 2022. As of this writing, market expectations call for a path of Fed rate hikes to a range of 5.0-5.25%, 5.25%, then a pause through the remainder of 2023.

Economics

Truemind Capital

JANUARY 16, 2024

The stories have the potential to draw many investors into the overvalued market, leaving them distraught after the correction. Contrary to the expectation of an economic slowdown in 2023, the year turned out to be full of surprises, mostly positive ones. You can write to us at connect@truemindcapital.com or call us at 9999505324.

Financial Market

Trade Brains

APRIL 23, 2023

Also Read – Best Small Cap Stocks Under Rs 50 – Top Stocks To Watch in 2023 Best Large Cap Stocks Under Rs 1000 #3 – Bharti Airtel Ltd. CMP ₹770 Market Cap (Cr.) The post Best Large Cap Stocks Under Rs 1000 to Watch for Long-Term in 2023 appeared first on Trade Brains. 444,000 EPS ₹12.8

Banking

Meb Faber Research

MARCH 29, 2023

Date Recorded: 3/22/2023 | Run-Time: 1:00:58 Summary: Today’s episode kicks off with an overview of the recent stress we’ve seen in financial markets and […] The post Episode #473: Jeroen Blokland, True Insights – Multi Asset Masterclass appeared first on Meb Faber Research - Stock Market and Investing Blog.

Assets

Carson Wealth

DECEMBER 8, 2023

That must mean it’s time to roll up my sleeves and get to work on year-end financial planning – with an emphasis on 2023 income tax. Complete the Current Year Tax Estimate Because there are no major changes in tax legislation for 2023, tax software was out on November 15th, just before Thanksgiving.

Planning

Advisor Perspectives

JANUARY 6, 2024

The long-awaited recession never materialized in 2023 as the sectors of the economy rotated from hot (i.e., travel and leisure) to cold (i.e., housing) over the last few years.

Financial Market

Cornerstone Financial Advisory

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Another Rate Hike The Federal Reserve raised interest rates by 0.25%, signaling to the financial markets that it would likely hike rates by another 25 basis points at its next meeting in late March. Source: Econoday, February 3, 2023 The Econoday economic calendar lists upcoming U.S. The Wall Street Journal, February 3, 2023 2.

Marketing

Trade Brains

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

The company recently made waves in the financial markets with its IPO with an astonishingly high Price-to-Earnings (PE) ratio of 292x! The stock has rallied 23 percent, from the day it got listed on December 29, 2023. million units between Fiscal 2009 to Fiscal 2023 at an overall level. million in Fiscal 2023.

Engineering

Trade Brains

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Credit to agriculture and allied activities rose by 15.4% (y-o-y) in March 2023 vs. 9.9% in March 2023 (23.0% Credit growth in the services sector accelerated to 19.8% (y-o-y) in March 2023 from 8.7% Personal Loans registered a growth of 20.6% (y-o-y) in March 2023 compared to 12.6% a year ago. as against 54.4%

Banking