Our thoughts go out to those affected around the world Before we talk about markets, it’s worth recognizing the obvious: war is, first and foremost, a human tragedy. The loss of life, the fear, and the uncertainty endured by millions of people far outweigh any financial ripple. It’s a stark reminder that behind every headline […]

As this article is being written, there is a significant amount of downside volatility occurring within equity markets. The S&P 500 peaked on July 16th and, since that high, as of today (8/5/2024) we have seen it sell off 7.9%. The NASDAQ is officially in correction territory (down ~13.1% since it peaked on 7/11/24). One […]

Over the last couple of days, we have seen a media storm about recent bank failures and how these failures may (or may not) signal upcoming bank runs and a crisis in the overall financial system. Is there any truth to this media blitz or is it just more run-of-the-mill fear mongering to boost ratings? […]