There are a lot of things that create bubbles, but the primary driver behind all of them is our emotions. Our brains are programmed to both assume what has happened recently will continue to happen and to only watch for scenarios they believe are possible. I've called this current bull
It's that time of year again we all dread. I'm not talking about the dozens of Christmas parties we all seem to be invited to, or heading to the mall to pick out presents for our kids or grandkids that may or may not be played with, or even figuring
At the beginning of October, I pointed out the sensationalism of the financial media when they pointed out how the ISM Manufacturing Index posted the worst number in 10 years. It was only 0.2 lower than the previous 10 year low. After a rebound in October, the ISM Manufacturing
Stocks have been going crazy since the Federal Reserve stepped in to once again help the banks meet their obligations. While Fed Chairman Jerome Powell has said the current operation is "not Quantitative Easing", whatever it is it is having a significant impact on attitudes towards risk in our financial
I've often said if I had to pick just one Leading Economic Indicator it would be Building Permits. If you've ever bought a house you know first-hand how much you personally stimulate your local economy. If it was a new home you've already provided jobs to the contractors and the
