Inflation numbers were issued last week, and they came in hot as expected. The interesting thing was that after the report was released, the phrase "peak inflation" was frequently referenced by investors and economists. The rationale for this is that data in the report indicate a slowing of growth in prices. Allow
I am a fan of Formula 1 (F1) racing. I was first exposed to it in high school through some friends of mine who are huge car heads. One of them would invite my friends and me over at six am to watch it on his TV. At the time,
First-quarter market performance for 2022 showed equity markets had a rocky start. January through February posted negative returns for equities, and fixed income markets were not spared. But as the quarter wrapped up, stock investors were glad to see that March took a turn for the better and recovered some
My house has recently been taken over by another musical Disney flick. Encanto is a tale about a magical family that struggles with the pressures of life. One of the characters, Uncle Bruno, has a scary habit of making predictions that tend to come true. Bruno disappeared one day and no one
As the first quarter of 2022 draws to a close, concerns about rising inflation, rising interest rates, and geopolitical tensions are on forefront of investors’ minds. These topics are frequently in the news, and questions are constantly posed and answered, and not always in a positive light. It appears that
Keep it simple. That's it. There's a lot going on in the world right now - domestic and overseas. It's difficult to follow sometimes and for someone who is passionate about understanding the links between financial markets, geopolitical events, and whatever else there is - it can take some time
The situation in Ukraine continues to captivate the world’s attention. How can a country as economically small as Russia and Ukraine cause such headaches? Ukraine contributes around 0.25% of the world’s total economic production (GDP). Surprisingly, the mighty Russian economy only accounts for about 2% of the world’s GDP, not even
The Apriem family's thoughts and sincere sympathies are with all who have been affected by the tragic events in Ukraine & Russia. ______________________________________________________________________ Due to high inflation, rising interest rates, and now the catastrophic situation in Ukraine and Russia, the market has witnessed a lot of volatility. So, what does
Geopolitical tensions are rising and bringing quite a bit of unpredictability to markets. What didn't roil markets was last week's commentary from the Federal Open Markets Committee (FOMC) meeting minutes released on Wednesday. The commentary investors were looking for in the Fed's minutes was regarding their stance on the number
Super Bowl weekend. Yesterday’s event has evolved into a spectacle beyond the two teams. Halftime show, LA celebrities, etc. One of the biggest changes in recent years has been the huge increase in sports gambling. Since the landmark Supreme Court ruling in 2018, over 30 states have now legalized gambling.
