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Bullish Sentiment, Energy Prices, Stock Buybacks

Bullish Sentiment, Energy Prices, Stock Buybacks

November’s market rally has investors feeling bullish again. A string of constructive economic data has sent interest rates lower and stocks higher. Recent data indicates that the labor market is…

AI and the SEC: 6 Steps to Get Ahead of the AI Rule

AI and the SEC: 6 Steps to Get Ahead of the AI Rule

Artificial Intelligence as an investment concept has exploded this year with the increasing commercialization of products like Chat GPT and Dall-E. As companies and consumers have adapted the new technologies, the SEC is…

Financial Conditions, Retail Sales, Government Debt

Financial Conditions, Retail Sales, Government Debt

The financial markets are working in the Federal Reserve’s favor, as interest rates across the yield curve hit 5% this week. The tighter financial conditions are weighing on asset prices but, so far…

Peak Oil, Construction Spending, Equity Sentiment

Peak Oil, Construction Spending, Equity Sentiment

The International Energy Agency (IEA) revised their oil demand forecast to a new all-time high, surpassing the prior peak in 2019. The price of oil has displayed its signature volatility of late…

Real Rates, Crack Spreads, Unemployment

Real Rates, Crack Spreads, Unemployment

Interest rates hit new highs mid-week, bringing the 10-Year U.S. Treasury Yield back to its long-term average for the first time since 2007. Interest rates are now well in excess of trailing inflation…

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