Tag Archives: Markets
Markets
Characteristics of an Asset Bubble
Characteristics of an Asset Bubble
Posted By Alex Malitas
Many argue about the formation of bubbles and the subsequent popping of bubbles. The truth is they are an extension of human psychology rather than a fixture of financial markets. ... Read More
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Profiling the Mutual Fund & ETF Universe
Profiling the Mutual Fund & ETF Universe
Posted By Greg Blaha
52% of households owning mutual funds make more than $100k per year.... Read More
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The Divide Between Active and Passive Fund Fees
The Divide Between Active and Passive Fund Fees
Posted By Greg Blaha
Active equity mutual funds continue to charge more than 10x the fees of passive equity mutual funds.... Read More
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Breaking Down Retirement Assets
Breaking Down Retirement Assets
Posted By Greg Blaha
42% of U.S. households own an IRA. The difference in ownership between the highest and lowest income buckets is staggering.... Read More
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Government vs. Prime Money Market Funds
Government vs. Prime Money Market Funds
Posted By Greg Blaha
A look at the holdings of government-only money market funds versus prime money market funds... Read More
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The Economy, the Deficit & Momentum Stocks Replay & Notes
The Economy, the Deficit & Momentum Stocks Replay & Notes
Is the economy slowing? When will the deficit matter? How dominant are momentum stocks?... Read More
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Jim Bianco on Private Credit, Market Concentration, Yield-Stock Relationship & Corporate Buybacks
Jim Bianco on Private Credit, Market Concentration, Yield-Stock Relationship & Corporate Buybacks
Jim Bianco joins Fox Business to discuss Private Credit, Stock Market Concentration, Bond Yield-Stock Relationship & Corporate Buybacks with Charles Payne.... Read More
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Momentum Driving Equity Returns in 2024
Momentum Driving Equity Returns in 2024
Posted By Alex Malitas
Factor models are widely used by active asset managers to dial in portfolio exposures. It is known that certain factors have an outsized impact on market returns during certain periods. In 2024, momentum stocks have driven equity returns. ... Read More
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Jim Bianco on Economic Data Sentiment, Market Reaction After the First Rate Cut & the Bond Market
Jim Bianco on Economic Data Sentiment, Market Reaction After the First Rate Cut & the Bond Market
Jim Bianco joins Fox Business to discuss Economic Data Sentiment, Market Reaction After the First Rate Cut & the Bond Market with Charles Payne.... Read More
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Is Lowering Rates the Answer?
Is Lowering Rates the Answer?
Posted By Jim Bianco
The idea that lower rates will reduce interest income and rein in spending is classic Modern Monetary Theory thinking. Its basis is the wealth effect. But if cutting rates produces booming stocks, it can supercharge spending and increase inflation.... Read More
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Bianco Research Conference Call Replay & Notes – Updating the Economic Landscape
Bianco Research Conference Call Replay & Notes – Updating the Economic Landscape
The economic data since January has been strong. As a result, 10-year yields rose about 80 basis points, hopes for Fed rate cuts were dashed, and stocks rallied. But in recent weeks, the payroll report came in below expectations and initial claims unexpectedly jumped higher. CPI did not produce a number that is likely to move the needle much.... Read More
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Jim Bianco joins CNBC to recap the CPI Report, the Stock Market’s Reaction & the 2% Inflation Target
Jim Bianco joins CNBC to recap the CPI Report, the Stock Market’s Reaction & the 2% Inflation Target
Jim Bianco recaps the CPI Report, the Equity Market's Reaction & the 2% Inflation Target on CNBC's "The Bond Report" with Rick Santelli.... Read More
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Jim Bianco joins Bloomberg Surveillance & Bloomberg Radio
Jim Bianco joins Bloomberg Surveillance & Bloomberg Radio
Jim Bianco joins Bloomberg Surveillance & Bloomberg Radio to discuss the Bond Market, the Last Mile of Inflation, Fed Rate Cut Timing & the Post-Lockdown Economy.... Read More
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The Government Could Learn Something From Corporations
The Government Could Learn Something From Corporations
Posted By Greg Blaha
Non-financial corporations are getting a bigger benefit from higher interest income than the drag from higher interest expenses. Consequently, their financial position is improving. This may be why higher rates are not hurting the economy.... Read More