Fighting Inflation

May 5, 2022 Yesterday, the Federal Reserve (Fed) announced an expected 1/2 point increase in interest rates, the first of several possible monthly 50 basis point increases, over the coming months. In addition, the Fed will start reducing its $9 Trillion Dollar balance sheet, with $30 Billion/month of sales of Mortgage Backed and Treasury Bonds.…… Continue reading Fighting Inflation

A Wall of Worry

Monday, August 9, 2021 The Nasdaq Index, made up of mainly hi growth technology stocks led the markets to a record close on Friday, despite the growing concerns about the spread of the Delta strain of the coronavirus and the growing evidence that inflation is not as “transitory” as the Federal Reserve has been forecasting.…… Continue reading A Wall of Worry

My First Post

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