Government Shutdown Averted… for Now
As usual, the U.S. government managed to pass a stopgap measure to avoid a complete government shutdown right before the deadline. This isn’t a time for investors to breathe a sigh of relief, however. Here’s the scoop. On Friday evening, the Senate passed a continuing...
This Overlooked Economy Gauge Signals Extreme Caution
Small businesses are known to be the lifeblood of America’s economy. So, why are investors ignoring plunging confidence in the nation’s small businesses sector? Investors might not be to blame here, since the media is largely overlooking the proverbial canary in the...
Silver Is Running, Oil Is Collapsing
Commodities all have certain properties in common, but their prices don’t all move in tandem. There’s a rotation happening in the commodities space, with major implications for investors of all stripes. The WTI crude oil price recently sank below $70 per barrel, its...
Traders Think Stocks Are Overpriced – but They’re Still Buying
What do you do if large-cap stocks are richly valued but you feel like there’s no alternative? If you’re like most traders, you’ll just end up buying them anyway even though you know better. According to the Charles Schwab Trader Sentiment Survey for 2025’s first...