Mark's Investment Blog
Inflation Easing – Rate Cuts Expected
Introduction We are currently at an inflection point. The evidence we have is pointing to a change in direction of Federal Reserve interest rate policy.
Invest Like Warren Buffet
Introduction Given the volatility in the stock market this week, particularly after Monday’s big drop (this was posted on Friday, August 9), I thought there
Today’s Market Selloff
I’m currently sitting in the Miami Airport watching the market and thought I’d give you a quick update on what’s happened to initiate this correction.
Is Alphabet Stock (aka Google) Investable Today?
Introduction Alphabet Inc., the parent company of Google, is a major player in the tech industry, offering an appealing option for investors. The evaluation of
Modern Monetary Theory and It’s Impact on National Debt – Third in The Series
A Deep Dive Into Modern Monetary Theory In Contrast To Classical Economics and Supply Side Economics With Historic Examples Introduction This is the third post
Mid-Year Investment Market Update
Introduction The mid-year financial market update is a crucial tool for investors and financial professionals to reassess their strategies and make informed decisions in a
America’s Debt Crisis: A Deep Dive into Our Fiscal Future (Part 2 of 4)
If you missed our first post in this four-part series, we started with a deep dive into government spending over the past 15 years, especially
Stock Market Update
I know I owe you all part two in the series on the debt crisis but in the past weeks we had a death in
America’s Debt Crisis – The Frightening Reality
Over the weekend, I was reading a newsletter from Bonner Private Research, and it sent me down a rabbit hole reading about government spending over
INFLATION, THE FED, & THE IMPACT OF ELECTRONIC TRADING
As the Fed contemplates changes to interest rates, we examine the impact electronic trading of bonds has on volatility and yields
Mark’s Investment Blog
As President of BankChampaign, not only does Mark Ballard stay current on industry trends and best practices, but he shares his financial expertise on his
Has A Black Swan Landed In The Financial System?
UPDATE #2: This is officially the second largest bank failure ever UPDATE: California bank regulators have closed SIVB down – this typically means they will