EFA News and Press, iShares MSCI EAFE From 03/23/21

A portfolio solely composed of funds aimed at outperforming the largest ETF (SPY) on a risk-adjusted basis. It's not only a reflection of our macro views, but predominantly a statement regarding the sectors we like, dislike, and/or neutral about. In this article we share the portf...

U.S. equity markets finished modestly lower on a choppy week as assurances from the Fed of a "lower-for-longer" policy regime didn't slow the continued march higher in long-term interest rates. Retreating from record closing highs last week, the S&P 500 declined by 1.2% this past ...

For many decades, there was a long-standing, traditional, link between the economy and monetary policy. That link got broken in 2008, and it hasn't fully recovered ever since. We've already got used to living with stocks that are trading way ahead of the economy, but can we live with ...

FMP is a portfolio solely composed of funds aimed at outperforming the largest ETF (SPY) on a risk-adjusted basis. It's not only a reflection of our macro views, but predominantly a statement regarding the sectors we like, dislike, and/or neutral. We share the portfolio results (o...

U.S. equity markets rallied to fresh record-highs after muted inflation data temporarily curbed concerns about an "overheating" economy ahead of the deployment of another massive round of stimulus. The "reopening trade" gave way to the "American exceptionalism" trade this week as...

U.S. equity markets were mostly higher on a volatile week as investors remain skittish about a potential "overheating" U.S. economy and the implications for interest rates, inflation, and equity valuations. Bouncing back following two weeks of declines, the S&P 500 gaine...

SPY remains bullish. I am maintaining my allocations in March. AGG broke lower from a consolidation range. For further details see: My Current View Of The S&P 500 Index: March 2021 Edition

U.S. equity markets were broadly lower on a choppy week after encouraging coronavirus data and positive vaccine news triggered a "reopening rotation" that sent Treasury yields soaring to mid-pandemic highs. Declining for the second-straight week, the S&P 500 retreated by 2.5%, whi...

U.S. equity markets retreated from all-time-highs this week as interest rates and inflation expectations jumped to mid-pandemic highs amid a Southern 'Deep Freeze' and a slate of strong economic data. Declining on all four trading days this week, the S&P 500 retreated by 0.7% this...

Many economists assume that Japanification is the end-state of developed economies. However, the US has a lot of differences (better and worse). A look at Japan's base money, broad money, corporate deleveraging, exchange rates, and other policies over the past thirty years. Why Ja...