Markets & Big Picture

The Bretton Woods System

In July 1944, as World War II neared its end, 44 nations gathered in Bretton...

Tariffs and Trade Wars

The terms “tariffs” and “trade wars” often dominate headlines, particularly during periods of political or...

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The Impending Commercial Real Estate Debt Explosion

The commercial real estate sector has significantly contributed to economic growth, generating substantial income and...

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Market Waves

The stock market made some positive traction this past month. While I welcome the gains,...

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Can You Bear It?

As you well know, the stock market ended down for 2022. While that is not...

Volatility

The stock market has been pretty volatile recently—it seems like every day, it goes up...