A Bit Peculiar

A Bit Peculiar

Markets are breaking tradition as bond yields rise despite the Fed’s rate cuts—an anomaly with big implications for stocks. Check out our commentary this week to uncover what the bond market might be signaling and how it could impact your portfolio.

Pricey

Pricey

  The stock market is starting to look expensive. As our chart this week highlights, the S&P 500’s price-to-book (P/B) ratio just hit 5.14—record territory. Historically, the P/B ratio, which compares the market’s value of companies to their book...
Regime Roulette

Regime Roulette

  This week’s indicator is all about regimes. Markets, much like history, operate in distinct regimes, and for the stock market, the two biggest drivers of these cycles are economic growth and inflation. Together, they set the stage for the economic scenario the...
Financial Focus – January 8th, 2025

Financial Focus – January 8th, 2025

In this week’s episode of Financial Focus, Nate Kreinbrink kicks off 2025 by reflecting on the holiday season and discussing New Year’s resolutions, with a focus on improving financial health. He highlights key topics like adjusting tax withholdings, maximizing retirement contributions, and staying updated on new rules for inherited accounts