No Shelter
Most of us have been taught that diversification provides benefits. We're told there are assets that can be held alongside equities to smooth out the twists and turns of the market.
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Leveraged ETFs Are Dangerous but They're Doing Their Job This Year
Leveraged ETFs employ derivatives to give investors a convenient way to make magnified bets on an index like the S&P 500.
Another Uno-Reverse Card: This Market Trusts Trump
The U.S.-Israel War on Iran is giving mixed signals, the latest of which comes from this morning, with Trump announcing "productive conversations" with Iran. Although Iran denied any talks, the market is eating up the news, and that, to us, points to a market that has more confidence in the Trump administration.
Stocks surge on reported Iran talks: How to trade it
The Investment Committee debate how to trade the market's rally after President Trump says talks with Iran are ongoing.
Travel stocks are among the biggest gainers as Trump teases Iran talks
Travel-related stocks such as airlines and cruise companies rallied Monday after President Donald Trump postponed his deadline for more strikes in Iran, saying the two countries had held “very good and productive” talks — something Iranian media reports rebuffed.
Ignore the Noise, Buy These 5 Value Stocks
Let us talk about something that is going to sound almost radical in today's market environment. Warren Buffett built one of the greatest investment track records in history while almost completely ignoring wars, elections, politics, and whatever the financial media was hyperventilating about at the time.
Avoiding "Outsized Bets" Amid U.S. & Iran War, Finding Fixed Income "Drivers"
Cooper Howard with @CharlesSchwab says it's important for investors "hunkering down" to keep their heads on a swivel to headlines surrounding the U.S. and Iran. He talks about the key "drivers" he sees moving fixed income markets and ways to protect your portfolios.
Why U.S. Energy Stocks And Gold Could Win Big
Since hostilities began in the Middle East three weeks ago, I've urged investors to stay calm and resist the temptation to panic-sell.
Fed's Goolsbee says he's worried about inflation in 'fraught but intense' climate
Chicago Federal Reserve President Austan Goolsbee said Monday that he's more worried about inflation now than he is unemployment, even with apparent progress made on the war with Iran. In a CNBC interview, the central banker said policymaking is difficult in the current environment.
Oil Plunging To $50 Could Be The Next Big Catalyst For Stocks
I see oil as extremely overbought, with USO doubling since early 2026 and backwardation signaling a likely sharp price correction. Demand destruction is underway, with reduced jet fuel demand, shortened workweeks, and IEA forecasts pointing to lower global oil demand.
It Is Time To Be Greedy
Gold and stocks have seen significant outflows recently, with hedge fund shorts at a relative high and put buying by Goldman Sachs customers hitting never-before-seen levels. I believe that we are witnessing a moment of 'peak fear,' and so I am buying at the current moment, adding to my equity positions.
The 'Epic Fury' Of Stagflation
Stagflation risk has materially increased due to the unprecedented oil shock from the Hormuz Strait closure and recent geopolitical events. My macro dominoes framework—lower inflation, rate cuts, yield curve steepening, small-cap leadership, and S&P 500 bull market—has largely broken down.
Trump Pauses Iran Strikes: Oil Crashes, Stocks Surge
Equity markets and oil reacted sharply to Trump's announcement of 'productive' U.S.-Iran talks and a 5-day pause in attacks. I am increasing equity exposure from 60% to 75%, retaining 25% cash to manage volatility amid ongoing geopolitical uncertainty.
Miran on what it would take to raise interest rates
Federal Reserve Governor Stephen Miran discusses what it would take for the Fed to raise interest rates.
MIXED SIGNALS: Iran DENIES negotiations as US says talks are real
Rep. James Comer, R-Ky., joins 'Mornings with Maria' to discuss President Donald Trump pausing Iran strikes amid talks, the GOP weighing a $200 billion Pentagon request, and airport chaos from the DHS shutdown and TSA shortages.
The Financial Sector Is Poised to Lead if Market Sentiment Improves. 2 Stocks to Watch.
The Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLF) edged modestly higher last week.
Michael Burry Says 'Lights Out': Ominous Sign for Stock Market?
Burry has repeatedly deactivated or wiped his social media presence after issuing stark bubble or crash warnings, a pattern that dates back several years.
Eurozone Consumer Confidence Tumbles on Iran War
The European Commission's flash consumer-confidence indicator for the eurozone stood at minus 16.3 compared with minus 12.3 in February. A consensus of economists polled by The Wall Street Journal expected a smaller fall to minus 14.1.
The Fed Shrinks Bank Capital Requirements, And Embraces Markets
For a well-run bank any capital requirement is way too high, while for a poorly run bank no capital requirement is high enough. So, while the Trump administration and the Federal Reserve didn't repeal bank capital requirements altogether last week, the Fed's vote to reduce capital requirements 2.4% for the largest banks is a step in the right, market-oriented direction.
Did Trump just pull a ‘TACO' on Iran? Why markets will remain volatile, even if investors see some relief from the selling this week.
The Dow was up about 1,000 points, or 2.2%, early Monday after President Trump gave markets a reason to hope for a de-escalation of the Iran conflict.
