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The Role of Leverage in Stock Market Tops: A Historical and Comparative Analysis

he Role of Leverage in Stock Market Tops: A Historical and Comparative Analysis Introduction Leverage is the financial fuel that can propel markets to unprecedented highs—but it can also lead to volatility and market corrections. Right now, we are seeing a surge in leveraged funds, with retail investors piling in despite Wall Street’s growing concerns […]

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Impact of Fed Rate Cut

Investment / Mark Ballard

Monetary Policy Changes Since WW2 Given the Fed’s rate cut last month, I thought it would be interesting to see what has historically happened to the stock market when the Fed changed its Monetary Policy. The table below summarizes what types of stocks performed best and worst during those policy eras: Era Outperformed Underperformed Economic Reasoning

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America’s Debt Crisis: A Painful Path to Fiscal Stability – Fourth in the Series

Investment / Mark Ballard

Introduction America’s national debt crisis has reached an alarming scale, with current figures surpassing $35 trillion. This staggering amount casts a long shadow over the nation’s economic future and underscores the urgent need to understand both the root causes and potential solutions. Several historical challenges have contributed to this predicament: Each era has left its

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The Role of Leverage in Stock Market Tops: A Historical and Comparative Analysis

Impact of Fed Rate Cut

America’s Debt Crisis: A Painful Path to Fiscal Stability – Fourth in the Series

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