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My view on what's going on in the financial markets and the global economy, and a few other things that might interest me from time to time.

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OPEC+ is at it again

This past weekend, OPEC+ jumped back into action to address falling oil prices by curtailing supply. In fact, as we now have learned, it...

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BIPs, RIPs and CHIPs

Get ready for the next FOMC meeting and a market rip following the debt ceiling agreement. Want to better understand semiconductors?

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Take aways from Berkshire Hathaway’s 2023 shareholder meeting

“What gives you opportunities is other people doing dumb things ... In the 58 years we’ve been running Berkshire, I would say there’s...

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S&P 500 1Q2023: Tech stars dominate (again)

Tech companies drove the 7% return of the S&P 500 in the 1Q23. Without the "magnificent seven", the index would have been flattish.

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The end of Silicon Valley Bank

Silicon Valley Bank went from fine to dead in less than 48 hours. Why and how? Could it have been prevented? What now?

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Stock repurchases (thanks Mr Buffet)

In his Letter to Shareholders, Mr Buffet raised the issue of the 1% excise tax on stock repurchases, a bad idea. I think he is right!

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The Great Reveal

Since I write a lot about markets and macroeconomic topics, it is only fair that I talk about my own investment portfolio.

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Stocks - do they always go up?

Stocks do not always go up over shorter periods, but they do over longer periods. This article provides empirical support, see for yourself

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Earnings (so far): good or bad?

Earnings for S&P 500 companies have been "better-than-expected" so far. Does this tell the whole story? Stocks are ripping anyway!

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