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Cory’s Chart Corner
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.
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Mainstream financial plan: double or nothin’
This morning, US data showed a larger-than-expected increase in people applying for jobless benefits—258k for the week of October 5, versus 230k expected—a 14-month high. There was also a .2% month-over-month increase in headline CPI, double the .1% expected by … Continue reading
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Hidden Brain: Rewrite Your Money Script
Money worries are one of the biggest sources of anxiety in our lives. Psychologist Brian Klontz says these worries are shaped by more than the number in our bank accounts — they’re often driven by our unconscious beliefs. This week, … Continue reading
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Realty bubble bursting as power of sales spread
In September, across the Greater Toronto Area, there were 204 power-of-sale listings, more than double the 96 reported in September 2023, an increase of 112% year over year and more than triple pre-pandemic levels (chart below since 2020). See, Power-of-sale … Continue reading
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