Category Archives: Market Volatility & Fear
Posts about market events, media hype, headlines, geopolitical fear, volatility, crashes, predictions
Tariffs, Uncertainty & Withdrawing Guidance
Unlike the tariffs of Trump’s first presidency, this new round appears to have staying power—with [...]
Are We Really Due for a Correction?
Prognostication is a favorite investor pastime. It affects, whether consciously or not, just about every [...]
What Exactly is Normal for the Stock Market?
I recently read an article in the Wall Street Journal that talked about how investors’ [...]
The Purpose & Dangers of Apocalyptic Forecasts
I have been seeing a lot more apocalyptic forecasts lately…in my social media feeds. Previously, [...]
There is a Crypto Bubble, But Not Where You Think
Crypto currencies started gaining widespread attention when Bitcoin made its first parabolic move to $2,000 [...]
The Peril of “Expert Forecasts” (Smut) – Current Example
One of the most deceptive and destructive investment pieces has been published under the title [...]
The Fear Pandemic & A Timely Message
There is one thing more contagious than Coronavirus – that is fear. The last few [...]
A Consistent Message For YoYo Markets
The last few days have been something else! Coronavirus news came out several weeks before [...]
Me, Myself & Market Movements
Last week the Federal Reserve did as everyone was expecting – they cut rates 25bps. [...]
Beware of Misleading Headlines & Illustrations
Many advisors are aware of media bias and the power of a misleading headline. We [...]