by Robert Bartley | Mar 13, 2017 | Markets, Robert Bartley
I recently wrote about President Trump’s goal of 4% economic growth, Is Trump’s Forecast Of 4% Growth Realistic And Will It Create A Long-Term Stock Market Rally?. This would be greater than twice what we have experienced in recent years. I described that Trump and...
by Robert Bartley | Feb 13, 2017 | Markets, Robert Bartley
Executive Summary The detailed explanation for each of the following Current Economic Impediments to Growth and Proposed Polices can be found at the end of this article. Current Economic Impediments to Growth – Which are all bad for the economy and the markets. US...
by Robert Bartley | Apr 24, 2016 | Markets, Robert Bartley
Here is a link Hussman 04-25-16 to John Hussman’s April 25, 2016 weekly commentary. Dr. Hussman has had his investment challenges with the Federal Reserve’s hyper intervention the last several years but you can always count on him for no b.s. facts about...
by Robert Bartley | Apr 20, 2016 | Investing, Markets, Robert Bartley
Global stock markets are on life support from central banks. The market is topping. The next significant market move (30% or more) will almost surely be down. When that will happen is anyone’s guess, this year, next year or…? We are getting closer. The...
by Robert Bartley | Apr 19, 2016 | Bonds, Markets, Robert Bartley
High quality bonds are currently a decent investment, but rising interest rates in the future could make them a risky part of your portfolio. High quality bond (e.g. U.S. Treasuries…) interest rates are currently awful from a historical perspective; however, based on...
by Robert Bartley | Apr 12, 2016 | Markets, Robert Bartley
This article provides a good perspective on current stock market values and losses during recessions www.advisorperspectives.com/dshort/commentaries/Equity-Valuations-Reccessions-and-the-Market