Follow the Weight of Money to Gauge the US Economy
To say the recent US jobs report was good is perhaps a bit of an understatement. For the first time on record, there are now more American job openings than there are workers to fill…
Why the Eurozone Won’t Collapse, Not Yet
There’s always something to spook markets. First there was concerns over Greece, worries over China and then Brexit. Now it’s trouble in Italy threatening to send markets into financial crisis.
What to do When Breaking News is Breaking You
Markets cannot completely collapse, whilst everyone is expecting one. Markets just don’t work like that. Markets can only collapse when everyone is fully invested and there’s only blue skies ahead.
This Week We Finally Start Working for Ourselves
Pop the champagne corks because this week we’re free. Up to the end of last week, we’ve all been working for the government.
You Don’t Make Money from Markets
Buying stocks has never been easier, cheaper and more accessible. Companies like Robinhood, Stockpile and Stash are removing the toll booths and all the barriers.
The Budget Leaks Suggest Higher House Prices to Come
It seems there’s plenty of people who can tell you property will fall. But few, if any, will give you the reasons why house prices can go higher. We can get a few clues from…
If You Want to Build Long Term Wealth…
Bloomberg reports the average weekly household income has grown by $27, over the last decade. Contrast that with the growth in house prices…makes for a very cut-throat property market.
Your Early Warning Sign for the Next Real Estate Peak
It’s very easy to get caught up in all the day-to-day noise. The S&P 500 was up a hundred points, the Dow Jones down six hundred points, and on it goes. The stock market will…
Sun, Nature, Resurrection and the X-Axis
Good Friday and Easter Sunday are holy days in the Christian faith. They mark the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus. And whilst that is so, the moveable dates also point to a hidden meaning. A…
This Bellwether Stock Says the US Economy is Still on Track
On all the trade war talk, US stock indexes fell heavily last Thursday and Friday. The major stock market averages suffered their worst weekly losses in two years. Although, with all the noise about a…
Five Tips to Stop the Losses Blowing Out
Sometimes when you buy into a stock, it just doesn’t behave the way you expected it to do. But rather than admitting to yourself that you made a mistake, you look for all sorts of…
Stock Markets Happier on a Hiring Spree by US Businesses
In early February, markets looked to be on the brink of collapse because of concerns over rising interest rates and higher inflation. A month seems to be a long time in markets. In stark contrast…
The Fallout from Making US Steel Great Again
Last week we saw US President Donald Trump come out with specific tariff figures, to protect US steel and aluminium companies. Protecting US jobs was a key part of President Trump’s election campaign. While last…
This Bull Run Still Has Legs to Run
Stock markets can be volatile. You’ve been reminded of that over the last week. It’s led some to make sweeping statements about a market crash. Just keep a couple of things in mind when reading…
Cryptocurrencies and the History of Money
Throughout history, people have trusted forms of money when those around them have trusted the same value. This trust is enhanced when people can rely on regulatory authorities to keep the system above board. It’s…