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Common Cents & Russian Crude

Obviously, the ongoing morass in eastern Europe continues to dominate global headlines. That and the recent spike in crude oil prices, especially after the US Administration (and other countries) announced a ban on Russian crude. The…

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When Is This Going To End?

I will admit it: the last several days have been especially trying, as a sharp spike in oil, and other commodity, prices has caused global equity investors to reach for the door. Ordinarily, the bond market…

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Common Cents & The Scorpion

Despite a spate of decent, and even great, domestic economic news this week, it is hard to escape the morass in eastern Europe. Surely, the military brass in the Kremlin didn’t draw it up like this?…

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Common Cents & Keeping it Light(er)

Due to yesterday’s off-cycle, lengthy, and somber Common Cents, today’s newsletter will be relatively short and certainly much lighter in tone. After all, a steady diet of negativity isn’t good for the soul. So, let’s keep…

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Russia vs. Ukraine: What a Mess.

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine this morning has made a somewhat murky geopolitical picture even more so. What does this conflict mean for global investors, US citizens, and their pocketbooks? While that might seem cold given the…

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Common Cents & Black Swans

One of the more difficult things about investing is determining what the next “black swan” event will be. After all, there is a reason why we call them “black swan” events. In case you are unfamiliar…