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In both directions. h/t @LanceRoberts
This is really pretty incredible.
US household holdings of equities and mutual funds reached a record 278% of disposable personal income in the second quarter of 2026, up from just 29% in 1982, amplifying the stock market’s influence on consumer spending and economic activity.
Monthly Archives: July 2015
Income ETFs, funds and MLPs: tide going out
Low interest rates, relentless central bank confidence pumps and a runaway investment sales machine have all served to herd income-searching investors into income-producing assets over the past 3 years. In the process, unit valuations that were already high in 2012 … Continue reading
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Which countries are at risk in commodities rout?
Which countries stand to hurt the most from plunging commodity prices? That’s easy: the same countries who benefited the most as prices rose 2001-2011. Unfortunately most of them, like Canadians, became over-confident during the boom and went deeply into debt. … Continue reading
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Driverless cars to further disrupt status quo
Less spending on insurance premiums and auto repairs means more cash staying in the pockets of consumers. All of this will help households to pay down debt and build up savings once more. Then there are all the accident injuries … Continue reading
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