by Jon C. Goodman | Dec 10, 2024 | Uncategorized
As we reflect on 2024, the wisdom of the 19th century author Balzac rings true: “our worst misfortunes never happen, and most miseries lie in anticipation.” Despite widespread fears of economic downturns, market corrections, and electoral uncertainty, many...
by Jon C. Goodman | Nov 26, 2024 | Uncategorized
As we approach the end of a remarkable year in financial markets, there are significant positive developments worth highlighting. Markets have shown remarkable resilience in 2024, delivering strong returns despite various challenges including monetary policy shifts,...
by Jon C. Goodman | Nov 19, 2024 | Uncategorized
The federal debt has reached unprecedented levels, nearing $36 trillion according to Treasury data, sparking widespread discussion among market participants and economic experts. This represents a fourfold increase since the 2008 financial crisis, with continuous...
by Jon C. Goodman | Nov 12, 2024 | Uncategorized
Financial markets have quickly turned their focus to policy implications, monetary decisions, and economic fundamentals following recent political developments. The market response has been notably positive, with major indices posting significant gains and digital...
by Jon C. Goodman | Nov 5, 2024 | Uncategorized
Interest rates have been going up lately, even though the Federal Reserve (the Fed) has been lowering them. This might seem confusing, but it’s happening because the economy is doing well and people are thinking about how the upcoming election might affect...
