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By Ben S. Lies, MBA, RSSA

Tariffs, Turmoil, and Truth: Debunking the Fear of Economic Collapse

We currently find ourselves in a very volatile market driven by fear and uncertainty courtesy of the expansive tariff policy being enacted by the Trump administration. As I write this article, the S&P 500 is down 4% in a single day, which represents the largest one-day selloff since 2022. This volatility encapsulates the fear generated […]

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Government Shutdown
By Ben S. Lies, MBA, RSSA

Shutdown Shock: Government Shutdowns & Market Reaction

In case you didn’t know, a government shutdown is imminent and life as we know it will change forever………again. Or, at least, that’s what the media and our government officials want us to believe. Well, that may be too harsh. How about this? They don’t care what we believe. They’re all making moves that are […]

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A Recession is Imminent
By Ben S. Lies, MBA, RSSA

Market Myths Series: A Recession is Imminent

If you watch the news, listen to the radio, or generally socialize with other people, you have probably heard the whispers (or screams) claiming that, if we are not in a recession already, then one is right around the corner. But is there any truth or legitimacy to these claims? The reality is that no […]

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