We’ve all seen it: a game that looks competitive on paper but is effectively decided in the opening minutes. I’m not talking about the typical David vs. Goliath matchup that college powerhouses schedule early in the…
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THE INFLATION FRUSTRATION GAP We have traditionally maintained that “inflation is wherever you want to look for it.” This remained true throughout the first quarter of 2026. According to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) report for…
This past week, a friend of mine gave me grief about using exchange traded funds (ETFs) for our allocation(s) to precious metals and other commodities. He argued that holding physical gold, in this instance, would provide…
Given the recent geopolitical turmoil, you could excuse people for assuming the worst-case scenario when it comes to the investment markets. However, when push comes to shove, while things haven’t been fun, they haven’t been all…
Perhaps not surprisingly, a lot of people have said something along the lines of “it must be an interesting time for you” to me recently. So it would seem. After all, global conflicts and political dysfunction…
As featured in the Charlotte Business Journal. As artificial intelligence increases productivity, employees must prove they are more than just time on the clock. During the Q&A section of my public presentations, there is always a…
Listen to the full episode, here. John Norris (00:29):Well, hello again, everybody. This is John Norris of Trading Perspectives. As always, we have our good friend Sam Clement. Sam, say hello. Sam Clement:Hi John, how are…
Periods like this can be uncomfortable. Headlines move quickly. Markets respond just as fast. When events unfold quickly, perspective matters. Oakworth Asset Management’s Investment Committee shared the following perspective with clients regarding recent geopolitical developments and…
Listen to the full episode, here. Key Points The U.S. labor market was identified as the primary driver of the nation’s economy because the economy is nearly 70% driven by consumer consumption, which is fueled by…
Congratulations! Getting married is a monumental step in life. It is not only a union of two individuals, but the bringing together of two sets of finances. While love might be the foundation of that union,…