U.S. Unemployment Rate at 3.6% in April 2019
U.S. Unemployment Rate at 3.6% in April 2019 This is the lowest level since 1969! Is this a sign of a booming economy? In any case, the U.S. economy does appear to be gaining momentum…
U.S. Corporate Stock Buybacks Are Booming Since 2010!
U.S. Corporate Stock Buybacks Are Booming Since 2010! Thanks to tax cuts and low interest rates. What would happen if companies reinvested instead of buying their own shares? Unfortunately, artificially low interest rates are associated with unnecessary…
Has the United States Ever Imported a Recession from a Single Foreign Country?
Has the United States Ever Imported a Recession from a Single Foreign Country? The biggest U.S. trade partners are: China, Canada, Mexico, Japan, Germany, South Korea, United Kingdom and France. So far, the US has…
Why We Should Not Be Afraid By China’s Debt?
Why We Should Not Be Afraid By China’s Debt? In China, there is a high level of savings and controls on capital outflows. Currently, most of the Chinese savings are lent or invested in China. So,…
In Recent Years The Number of Unicorns Has Simply Exploded
In Recent Years The Number of Unicorns Has Simply Exploded Artificially low interest rates have caused a bubble in the sector. But how sustainable it is? Only time will tell.
Are We Near a Recession?
Are We Near a Recession? “The leading index for each state predicts the six-month growth rate of the state’s coincident index. In addition to the coincident index, the models include other variables that lead the…
When Is the Next Recession Coming?
When Is the Next Recession Coming? If history helps us to predict the future, a recession can occur when: Wage Growth minus Fed Funds Rate is below -1%. Why? Because the Fed is too tight…
Why Are Dividends and Buybacks Hitting Record Highs?
Why Are Dividends and Buybacks Hitting Record Highs? Corporate stock buybacks and dividends are booming, thanks to the tax cuts and low interest rates.Unfortunately, artificially low interest rates are associated with unnecessary debt and a…
Warren Buffett Talks Investment Strategy and Mastering the Market
Warren Buffett Talks Investment Strategy and Mastering the Market “Well, I look at a lot of figures just in connection with our businesses. I like to get numbers. So I’m getting reports in weekly in…
Are US-China Trade Talks “Going Very Well” As Donald Trump Says?
Are US-China Trade Talks “Going Very Well” As Donald Trump Says? Well, in 2018, China was selling its US Treasury securities. In 2019, it’s just the opposite. Not bad! Why? It is not obvious, but China…
What an Average Stock Market Correction Looks Like?
What An Average Stock Market Correction Looks Like? Stock market corrections are normal. On average, there is one correction per year, during 71.6 days and a decline in stocks of about 15.6% Image: Visual Capitalist