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Is the Stock Market in Sync with the Consumer?
Executive Summary While the stock market continues reaching new highs, one would think consumers would also be doing well. However, according to [...]
Why Are Speculators Ignoring Risk?
Executive Summary The first graph below details the S&P 500 being at an all-time high while consumer sentiment is at an all-time [...]
Is Risk Being Ignored?
Executive Summary Two months into 2026 and the stock market was going nowhere, then the Iran war led the S&P 500 down [...]
What is the Outlook for Inflation?
Executive Summary Inflation accelerated sharply in March, with headline CPI rising to 3.3% year over year and jumping 0.9% in a single [...]
What Are Dr. Michael Burry’s Thoughts About Market Values? Part II
Executive Summary This week continues the review of Dr. Michael Burry’s paper explaining some reasons why stock market valuations have set a [...]
What Are Dr. Michael Burry’s Thoughts About Market Values?
Executive Summary This newsletter highlights sections of Dr. Burry’s (famed investor of the movie The Big Short) paper titled: “Foundations: U.S. Market [...]
What is the Impact of Higher Mortgage Rates?
Executive Summary While last week the Fed decided not to change the Fed Funds Rate (the only one they control), long-term rates [...]
Is the Stock Market Rolling Over?
Executive Summary The shock to the oil market created by the war with Iran is increasing fear in the markets. However, some [...]
Will Oil Prices Spark Inflation?
Executive Summary Prior to the war with Iran, oil prices hovered around $60 per barrel. Upon attacks on Iran’s oil facilities and [...]