Politics & Money

Hard or Soft Landing? Watch the Sahm Rule

Is a zombie recession coming? By that, I mean that renewed fears of a "hard landing" recession have emerged from the grave and are walking among us. Many analysts were convinced that the U.S. economy could achieve a coveted “soft landing,” but they might be overly optimistic.

What makes some economists worry about a recession?

Markets & Election Years

What’s your biggest worry about the next presidential election? How do you think it’ll play out in your financial life? 

Believe it or not, there’s a roughly 50-50 chance you’re worried about the next election tanking your portfolio. (1) You may also be concerned about a recession, rising interest rates, or taxes going up. (2) 

No matter what has you feeling unsettled, it can all boil down to one question: Should we make money moves now, based on our election anxiety? 

Tragedy in Israel

I'm writing to offer some thoughts on the horrific situation unfolding in Israel.

The devastating terrorist attacks have already cost thousands of lives and may profoundly affect the region.

While the violence might seem far away, behind every headline are real people, families, and communities that will never be the same.

Let's take a moment to grieve for the folks who are suffering and dying and hope for a solution that will save lives.

How could an Israel-Hamas war affect the economy and markets?