There is a growing chorus that the invasion of Ukraine will lead to a global recession. The economic destruction and inflation that is being unleashed is formidable. We have spiking oil prices. Oil spikes cause recessions. Throw in the fact that central banks have to increase rates (tighten) into an already slowing economy and the […]
The War on inflation on the Sunday Reads.
It is more than unfortunate that for two weeks running the top story in my MoneySense column is the invasion of Ukraine. Nothing is more important than the human suffering (of course). It is distressing and surreal. But given my ‘job’ I do address the economic and portfolio considerations. In this week’s post I address […]
The invasion of Ukraine.
Even though we ‘knew’ this would happen, it still seems more than surreal that Russia would invade Ukraine. It was obvious that Russian President Putin was building an invasion army, not a political bargaining tool along the border of Ukraine. A few weeks ago I penned that the invasion of Ukraine was imminent. There is […]
We’re not fighting inflation on the Sunday reads.
This past week was all about central bankers and their attempts take on inflation. Tiff Macklem and Jerome Powell were both in the spotlight as they made announcements and rate move decisions. With inflation at 30 year highs on both sides of the border, Macklem and Powell decided to do what they do best – […]
When will U.S. stock markets become attractive?
There is no denying. By almost every measure, U.S. stocks were at historically high valuations in 2021 and especially heading into 2022. Stocks were driven higher thanks to TINA – there is no alternative (to stocks). Bonds are terrible, so buy stocks, no matter how expensive. The thing is, bonds and U.S. stocks both offer […]
More than interesting stock charts on the Sunday Reads.
I have a real nice mix of reads for you today in the Sunday Reads. But first, I will offer up a framing of the economic situation as it sits today. And I have some very interesting charts to share. 2022 is about that battle between solid economic growth and growing earnings and revenues from […]