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Ian Katz, a regulatory policy analyst at Capital Alpha Partners, said he was surprised by Powell’s blunt admission that the proposal could be redone. “The vice chair of supervision is supposed to drive the bus on regulatory and supervisory matters,” he said. “The truth is he drives the bus unless the chair and other members think he has gone too far off the main road.” The heads of Wall Street’s biggest banks were in attack mode when they testified before the Senate Banking Committee in December. One by one, executives confidently told lawmakers their institutions were safe and that everyday Americans would ultimately pay the price if tougher rules are enacted. ...

In an era where the stock market is witnessing a notable upswing, investors and financial enthusiasts are faced with new challenges and opportunities. This evolving landscape prompts a pertinent question: is diversifying into alternative investments like silver coins and bullion still a wise decision? In previous articles, such as “Silver Prices Forecast and How to Get Started Stacking Silver for Fun and Profit”, we explored the dynamics of silver as an investment and its potential for generating profit. Now, we delve deeper into the relevance of silver stacking in the context of a burgeoning stock market. As we examine this topic, we draw upon insights and trends from these past discussions, providing a comprehensive view for both seasoned investors and enthusiastic coin collectors. ...

History might not repeat but it sure rhymes which seems to be the case here. I remember back in 2000, right before the Dot Com crash when four stocks, affectionately known as the “Four Horsemen” ruled technology. They generated so many gains with quarter after quarter of earnings growth. It seemed to go on forever until it didn’t anymore. I’m talking about MSFT, INTC, CSCO, and Dell.. Today we’re repeating this same lunacy except it’s the Magnificent Seven that rule technology in nearly the same way. Their strong price action is pushing the S&P500 to new all-time highs, which I’m a BIG fan of, but I can’t help but wonder one damn thing. ...

Is the market in good shape? Will it go higher from here? Or will it crash? There’s a lot of chatter out there right now and no one knows what’s going to happen in the markets. NVDA is breaking out and moving higher but BA is selling off like crazy. Talking heads think the Fed has engineered a soft landing for Wall Street but Main Street isn’t feeling so good. Traders and investors are nervous about this all going “tits up” but are more scared of missing out. On top of that, it’s an election year and Trump wants to market to crash under Biden. Meanwhile, Biden has been canceling student debt and exporting more oil than ever. ...

A market crash can be a frightening event for investors, causing significant losses in a short period. However, with the right strategies in place, you can protect your investments and wealth during turbulent times. In this article, we’ll discuss how to safeguard your assets and maintain financial stability during a market downturn. Let’s dive in! Diversify Your Investment Portfolio One of the most critical strategies to protect your investments during a market crash is diversification. By spreading your investments across various asset classes, such as stocks, bonds, real estate, and cash, you can reduce the overall risk of your portfolio. Diversification helps ensure that your assets don’t move in the same direction simultaneously, minimizing potential losses. ...

China is moving behind the scenes. I wonder what Jared traded for $2 Billion to the Saudis. According to the Financial Times report, the decision to adopt an economic strategy independent of the United States is due to declining relations between Riyadh and Washington during the Biden administration. Last week, the Biden administration ruled out new crude purchases in an effort to refill a stockpile that was drained last year, and this was also reported to be an effort by the White House to curb inflation. ...

As part of the development for my S&P500 Volatility Timing Model, I test several data sets and build several tweaked models. What I’m interested in in is finding the “outliers”, also known as the financial asteroids. These represent great opportunities for me because I usually buy either mutual funds, ETF’s, or stocks in our 401k when they happen. In the case of the May 10, 2007 selloff, we were hit by a small financial meteor. Take a look at the posted pic, you’ll can see a green dot which is “out there” from the regular cluster of data points. That was the financial meteor, the outlier! However, based on my model it was a small buying opportunity, nothing to get overly excited about. ...