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Trading Perspectives Podcast

The Sky Is Falling! Or Is It?

Listen to the full episode here.  General Overview Conversation Summary: John and Sam discuss the recent announcement by the Bureau of Economic Analysis that the US economy shrank by 0.3% in the first quarter of 2025.…

Trading Perspectives Podcast

Is Now the Time to Buy?

Listen to the full episode, here.  Key Points The market volatility and uncertainty are being driven primarily by the president’s unpredictable trade policies and comments, rather than fundamental economic factors. [04:35] John and Sam are concerned that…

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Debating the Undebatable

This past week, I made a lunch presentation to a group here in town. Afterwards, a guy told me my talk seemed “extemporaneous.” That was a new one for me. However, unless a speaker is reading…

Macro & Market Perspectives

First Quarter Equities

The extremely strong equity returns of the past two calendar years can be attributed to two main causes. The persistent strength of the labor market allowed the consumer to continue to spend and drive corporate earnings…

Macro & Market Perspectives

2025 First Quarter Key Takeaways

THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION It doesn’t matter whether you find the Trump administration’s frenzied base to be either infuriating or invigorating. One thing’s for certain — it isn’t boring. THE ALLY ASSESSMENT Trump administration officials have been…