Did Janet Yellen raise the fed funds rate in December only to turn around and lower it now? With the selloff in the equity market, sharp decline in the price of crude oil and uncertainty surrounding the U.S. and global economies, the LAST thing we need is for a crisis of confidence to develop concerning […]
There are likely others but, for readers to get an overview of what is going on around the world, this Top 10 is a great place to start! 1. Three American contractors have been kidnapped by “militias” in the Iraqi capital Baghdad, the pan-Arab news channel Al Arabiya reported on Sunday, citing its own sources. The Americans […]
The pundits on TV have all glommed onto the common argument that declining crude oil prices are responsible for declining stock prices! I, however, am of the opinion that declining crude coupled with the overall decline in the CRB, are merely symptomatic of a greater potential problem. That is the real possibility for the US economy […]
The answer to the question will depend on the location of the home but, some anecdotal evidence is pointing to an answer of yes! Anyone who knows about real estate knows that the three most important factors concerning the attractiveness of a property are location, location and location! For high-end markets like the one in New […]
Using a term that older readers will remember, ‘Black Monday’, these articles from around the world will bring you up to speed concerning today’s global financial angst! As Dow futures fall 600+ points, this article provides a collection of links from respected financial sources (plus one written by me) containing information you should be aware of regardless of […]
Back on April 17, 2015 I wrote an article here titled ‘What a stock market top might look like!‘ And while hindsight is 20-20 and the stock market is currently suffering through some difficult days, at the time of the above mentioned article the chart of the S&P appeared (at least to me) to be […]
