by Robert Bartley | Feb 28, 2024 | Markets, Quarterly Update, Robert Bartley
Here’s our January Market Value Update. The past year has been marked by unpredictability, culminating in a significant market rally towards the end of last year. Let’s take the long view of the current market and its value – and then ask how it affects your...
by Robert Bartley | Feb 8, 2024 | Investing, Markets, Robert Bartley
I am going to touch on various topics regarding the markets and economy. You can jump to those sections here: Recent Market Action Residential Housing Market Economic Slowdown and Investment Risk How should you position your portfolio to weather an economic...
by Robert Bartley | Dec 21, 2023 | Investing, Markets, Robert Bartley
I have been saying for over a year now; when the Federal Reserve shifts to communicating they are done raising interest rates we will have a rally, it may not be long term but there will be a rally. Well, here we are! In their December meeting the Fed not only...
by BartleyFinancial | Nov 15, 2023 | Investing, Markets, Quarterly Update, Robert Bartley
Here’s our October Market Value Update. Looking at daily market news will drive you crazy. Instead, let’s take the long view of the current market and its value – and then ask how it affects your portfolio and what (if anything) you should do about it. A Quick...
by Robert Bartley | Oct 5, 2023 | Legislation, Markets, Robert Bartley
The eye-popping excess spending/annual budget deficits and US public debt are staggering. That is bad enough but the politicians in Washington continue to double down on stupid (more). This is how bad is it?: $1.5 trillion deficit for fiscal year 2023. Yes, that is...
by Robert Bartley | Aug 15, 2023 | Markets, Robert Bartley
I am going to touch on various topics regarding the markets and economy. You can jump to those sections here: Recent Market Action Why is the economy still positive and inflation not subsiding faster? Where will interest rates go long term? What is next for the...