Hey friends. The tentacles of inflationary pressures are many (wage growth, capacity, confidence, etc.). Yet, when oil prices rise significantly, we can count on inflation. And when they fall significantly, we note costs go down, not just at the gas pump. […]
Hey Friends. I hope you are doing well today. This post will posit the idea that inflation may be different this time.
The Fed is trying to rein in inflation by increasing short-term interest rates. This is a tightening, or contracting, monetary policy that increases the cost of borrowing capital and thereby dampens demand for money. How does this help bring inflation under control, one might ask? […]
Hey friends. Happy Friday to each of you!
Most of you have probably seen or heard that the inflation data today was not good; and, indeed, it was worse than projected. Americans are really feeling it in their pocketbooks too, especially at the gas pump. The news was not received well by a stock market already feeling less and less sure about how persistent inflation might be. Also, what will it take for the Fed to get a handle on inflation? […]
Hello friends. I hope this post finds you doing really well. Summer is quickly approaching here in the deep south. Temperatures around our town are already hitting the 90+ degree level. It’s “hot” today — and humid!
The stock market surely isn’t hot at this time. As you know, it’s in a tailspin. Many stock market pundits have that “deer in the headlights” look about them as they scramble to forward their opinions as to “what’s next for the stock market,” or “where’s the bottom,” etc. […]
Hey Friends,
In the Bible, the word “justified” often is translated “declared right(eous).”
In Genesis 15, verse 6, we read:
“And Abram believed the LORD, and the LORD counted him as righteous because of his faith.” (NLT, Bible) […]
Hey Friends,
Uncertainty can be deemed risk in the realm of stock investing. With skyward inflation, concerns over the Fed’s management of interest rates, an exponentially growing (already astronomical national debt), the war in Russia/Ukraine (what will it be tomorrow?) and on and on — macro risk is eye-popping for the marketplace. […]
Hey Friends. I hope you’re well this day! It seems we are catching somewhat of a reprieve from the pandemic. How wonderful to ponder when pandemic is a word no longer a part of daily life. […]
Hey Friends. Wow! Anyone observing the stock market over the recent past has likely experienced dizzy spells. While major indices have trended down into correction territory, intraday moves have often literally been akin to the movements of a yo-yo. […]
Hey friends. The year 2022 has arrived. I pray God blesses you in this new year!
Ringing out the old and ringing in the new introduced me to COVID. While so many dear to me have experienced it already, the virus had not visited me until a few days ago. Testing confirmed it. It seems the vaccines don’t do a whole lot to hold back the new omicron strain. But my experience with it is consistent with what I’ve read about it; you sure know you have it but it’s not awful. […]
Merry Christmas, friends! We are but 2 weeks away from celebrating the first coming of the Lord Jesus Christ. […]
