Margin Debt Warning
Margin debt is the amount of money investors borrow to buy stocks. David Nelson explains the historical trend of margin debt and why investors should continue to be cautious.
Risk Off
The S&P 500 got slammed to close the week, dropping over 4% on Thursday and then following that up with another bruising decline on Friday. The two back-to-back haymakers left markets reeling and investors wondering: Is this the bottom—or just the beginning?
Tariff Turbulence
If you thought tariffs were a relic of early American economic policy, think again. Under President Trump’s proposed “Liberation Day” policy, the U.S. is set to see its effective tariff rate hit 29%, the highest level in over a century. That’s...
Weak Foundation
Global stocks are having a rough week. After a strong start to the year, markets have stumbled—hard. The selling pressure has been widespread, and it’s hitting many of the biggest names that have been propping things up. It’s starting to feel like a building...
Financial Focus – April 2nd, 2025
In this week’s Financial Focus, David Nelson reflects on the market’s recent volatility, recession risks, and the impact of tariffs and political uncertainty. David explains how his team is navigating the noise with defensive positioning and emphasizes the importance of focusing on fundamentals over headlines.