If you’ve been socking money away in a 401(k) or IRA for years, the last thing you want just before you venture into retirement is a stock market downturn. Underperformance…
Day: April 13, 2022
Grantham: Oil Spikes Will Trigger Recession
In a paper published last Wednesday, Jeremy Grantham writes that spikes this steep in the price of oil have historically always resulted in a recession, and more challenges are on…
Few Bright Spots For The Worst Bond Quarter In Years
The first quarter of 2022 was one of the worst in years for bond fund investors, according to an article in Barron’s. The global markets and supply chain were rocked…
Why Are Economists Worried When The Economy Is Booming?
The jobs market is booming and wages are rising, consumers are buying goods and services, and companies are investing, yet economists are sounding the alarm of a possible recession. What’s…
Should Investors Fear the Yield Curve Inversion?
By Jack Forehand, CFA, CFP® (@practicalquant) — It seems like are never a shortage of issues out there that can cause fear for investors. There is always at least some wall of worry…