Notes on markets, money, and the long view. The Weekly Update from Anton, plus press, and the occasional essay.
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It would seem logical to anticipate a close correlation between consumer spending and stock market sentiment. As consumers increase their spending, and especially wealthy consumers, the stock market would presumably rall
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One year ago, on September 9, 2022, I was in a horrific private plane crash. No, I wasn’t the pilot, nor did I own the plane. The plane was totaled, and amazingly, my friend, the pilot, and I both survived with slight in
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Last week, the Bureau of Economic Analysis released its Consumer Spending report for July, and the result is the consumer engine is strong and building momentum. For the month of July, consumer spending increased year ov
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If it feels like the financial markets are lurching from news event to news event in recent weeks, you're right. They are. After a strong first half, investors are wondering if the good times are over or if the positive
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The 2020 pandemic set off a tsunami of labor disruptions and massive reshuffling of the employment market. First, government officials around the nation in 2020 followed health agencies' direction by passing mandates for
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This rally, since the start of the year, has been given many names. The most consistent is the “Rally Everyone Hates.” The primary reason is last year’s doom-sayers assured us of a recession if the Federal Reserve implem
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The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) issued yesterday their monthly report based on a survey among small business owners. The chart from this report illustrates the roller coaster of emotions among busi
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Thinking about Christmas may be a bit early for you, but not for retailers. Executives of all businesses that depend on consumer spending are deep in preparation for this holiday season. These executives are evaluating t
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Greetings! Today, we're taking a thorough examination of the evolving financial landscape, focusing on key developments and their impact on your retirement journey.
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On September 2, 1974, President Ford signed into law the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). This was the beginning of establishing additional rights for employees as participants in company retireme
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