Weekly Market Pulse (VIDEO)
Alhambra CEO Joe Calhoun discusses the crazy volatility in last week's stock market and bond market, and whether the Fed will get involved.
Weekly Market Pulse: Just A Little Volatility
Markets were rather volatile last week. That's a wild understatement and what passes for sarcasm in the investment business. Stocks started the week waiting with bated (baited?) breath for the inflation reports of the week. It isn't surprising that the market is focused firmly on the rearview mirror for clues about the future since Jerome Powell has made it plain [...]
It’s Time to Tackle the Year-End Financial Checklist
Here we are again in the final quarter of the year when thoughts turn to Thanksgiving and Christmas and… reviewing your financial house. Oh, that’s not on your list? Well, let’s put it there because financial issues cannot be on automatic pilot. Things change and you need to keep current. Here are 16 items you need to review before the [...]
Weekly Market Pulse (VIDEO)
Alhambra CEO Joe Calhoun has strong words about the next anticipated Fed rate hike, what's really happening with the economy, and what he thinks about last week's OPEC decision to cut oil production.
Weekly Market Pulse: The Real Reason The Fed Should Pause
The Federal Reserve has been on a mission lately to make sure everyone knows they are serious about killing the inflation they created. Over the last two weeks, Federal Reserve officials delivered 37 speeches, all of the speakers competing to see who could be the most hawkish. Interest rates are going up they said, no matter how much it hurts, [...]
Market Currents: Don’t Listen to Buy and Hold Investing Advice
For decades a Buy and Hold strategy was a staple of financial advice. But should it be? Alhambra CEO separates myth and reality.
Market Currents: The Untold Reality of Quantitative Easing
Good, bad, or ugly? Alhambra CEO discusses the untold reality of Quantitative Easing.
Weekly Market Pulse (VIDEO)
Are investors at the point of maximum pessimism? Alhambra CEO Joe Calhoun talks about a horrible 3rd quarter, sentiment, and where investors can look right now.
Weekly Market Pulse: Peak Pessimism?
Goodbye and good riddance to the third quarter of 2022. That was one of the wildest 3 months I've experienced in my 40 years of trading and investing. The quarter started off great with the S&P 500 rising 14% from July 1 to August 16 but ended with a 17% swan dive into the end of the quarter. And we [...]
Market Currents: When is It Time to Buy Stocks?
The market is down. Stock prices have fallen. But when is it time to buy stocks again? Alhambra CEO Joe Calhoun shares his thoughts.
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