Author Archives: Danielle Park

Hunt: brought-forward demand and debt weigh on expansion dreams

Sober, historically informed observations are always worth a listen. This week’s Alpha Trader podcast features hosts Aaron Task and Stephen Alpher speaking with Dr. Lacy Hunt, executive vice president of Hoisington Capital Management.  Here is a direct audio link.  … Continue reading

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ECRI: the consumers that drive 70% of economy are in trouble

According to economic forecaster Lakshman Achuthan, Wall Street is ignoring a striking consumer spending slowdown that will translate into an underwhelming holiday season. “There’s still this narrative that the rebound is there,” the Economic Cycle Research Institute co-founder told CNBC’s … Continue reading

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Grantham on max (misplaced) Fed-faith

The shares of world-leading companies with incredible products still commonly end up devastating as investments when bought at euphoric prices. Investors’ faith in the Federal Reserve has become so unshakable that not even the highest inflation in three decades is … Continue reading

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