Today, I want to continue with my expose on investor biases and give you one big reason you’re getting in your own way when you make your trades.
Category: Economy
The economy is a balance of producers creating and releasing goods, and consumers snatching up those goods. The economy is a reflection of all activity linked to production, consumption and the trading of goods and services within an area. Some closely watched indicators that are used to measure the health of an economy include the gross domestic product, unemployment and inflation. The Federal Reserve closely monitors the health of the economy and will make policy changes in order to keep the economy growing at a steady pace without overheating or falling apart. To learn how you can take advantage of changes in the economy, check out the articles by our experts.
Why the Trade War Will Go Further Than You Think
This trade spat could escalate and continue longer than most people expect. If this occurs, it will not be good for markets in the near term.
Foreign Investors Are Moving Into Gold
When investors are fearful of a trade war, they’re not going to be dumping money into U.S. stocks. But they will consider gold.
My Advice for Election 2018: Throw the Bums Out
Elected Washington politicians have been anything but the “representatives” of we 327 million Americans. Keep that in mind when you vote on November 6.
Hope Won’t Save You From the Next Market Crisis
In 2007, banks were hoping things would be different. They ignored history. But it turns out that just hoping for the best is a bad strategy.
Switzerland Is Your Safe Haven in Times of Crisis
Swiss asset managers grow your money safely, aiming for stability and long-term income. Above all, they don’t risk it on speculative plays.
It’s Time to Be Aggressive in the Stock Market
We are on a new buy signal. MACD breadth turned bullish on June 8. This reverses a bear market signal that came near the top of the stock market in January.
Follow the Money to Make a Killing
Identifying trends is critical to your wealth. And right now, there’s a major trend that everyone must have on their radar, and that’s the boom in passive investing.
Avoid Comcast’s Mega-Merger Meltdown
The Department of Justice has cleared the way for mega mergers, but for one company, it’s looking like a very bad deal.
New Fed Estimates Show Strength for the U.S. Economy
There’s an indicator I watch to determine whether or not the U.S. economy has turned the corner. And so far in the latest quarter, it’s trending higher.
This Flaw in Human Nature Is Holding Back Your Profits
It’s hard to be a contrarian. To go against common wisdom. It’s like walking upstream in a river … but that’s where we find the best opportunities to profit.
Mega-Mergers Lay the Groundwork for a Media Arms Race
While President Donald Trump was diffusing an arms race in North Korea this week, his Justice Department at home was laying the groundwork for a media arms race.
Voice Recognition Has so Much More Room to Grow
Voice recognition technology is clearly already having an impact on how we live. And this chart takes that one step further by showing how much it can still grow.
How High-Tech Homeowners Are Slashing Energy Costs
We’re talking about huge, sustained growth in a technology that’s now becoming more appealing for more people. And investing in this trend could offer huge returns.