Social media has emerged as a powerful force in investing and political engagement. What began as a way of keeping up with friends and family online has evolved into a platform that can guide individuals into…
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As I sit down to type a review of the 3rd quarter equity markets on the first day of October, it strikes me what is currently going on around us: a good portion of the Carolinas…
Surprisingly, the 20th century unveiled some common economic trends between the United States and Midway through the century both countries had undergone a period of serious domestic turmoil, with The Great Chinese Famine occurring exactly 30…
In 2024, particularly during the 3rd quarter, the only economic releases that have truly mattered relate to either labor markets or inflation. Everything else has been almost irrelevant. The ISM Report(s)on business? Big deal. Durable goods…
This week, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released the Consumer Price Index (CPI) report for September 2024. It reported the aggregate CPI was up 0.2% last month, and has increased 2.4% over the previous 12…
Listen to the full episode, here. John Norris (00:30): Well, hello again everybody. This is John Norris at Trading Perspectives. As always, we have my good friend, Sam Clement. Sam, say hello, (00:36): John. How are…
There has been precious little good news in the headlines this week. From Hurricane Helene’s destruction, to the longshoremen’s strike, to the escalation of tensions in the Middle East and the ongoing political (and societal) divisions…
Listen to the full episode, here. John Norris (00:30): Well, hello again everybody. This is John Norris at Trading Perspectives. As always, we have our good friend, Sam Clement. Sam, say hello, Sam Clement (00:36): John…
Birmingham captured both national and global headlines this past week after a mass shooting occurred Saturday night in Five Points South, one of our popular entertainment districts. As I type here on September 27, 2024, there have…
Listen to the full episode here. John Norris (00:30): Well, hello again everybody. This is John Norris at Trading Perspectives. As always, we have our good friend Sam Clement. Sam, say hello. Sam Clement (00:36): John,…