Markets rebounded this week as equities climbed, inflation remained sticky, and ASML’s latest commentary reinforced semiconductor demand. In this issue, I break down core PCE, the difference between investing and speculating, how business owners should think about net worth concentration, and why a multidisciplinary mindset sharpens decision-making.
Read Article: Markets Rebound, Core PCE Steady, ASML Earnings, Investing VS Speculating, and The Multidisciplinary Approach
Markets rebounded this week as the S&P 500 climbed, unemployment ticked modestly higher, and major developments from Intel, Tesla, and Waymo added fresh momentum to the story. This issue also breaks down how bonds work in plain English—and why clear thinking still matters most in uncertain markets.
Read Article: Markets Rebound, Unemployment Rises, Tesla and Intel Join Forces, Waymo, and How Bonds Work
Crude surged, manufacturing expanded, and Intel made a notable strategic move—three signals worth watching in a market full of noise. This week’s post also explores why gold’s strength deserves caution, what stock ownership really means, and how first-principles thinking can sharpen better financial decisions.
Read Article: Crude Climbs, Manufacturing Expands, and Intel Buys Back Control
Markets jolted this week as geopolitical tensions lifted volatility, energy prices surged, and equities pulled back. I revisit the yield curve’s limits as a timing tool, examine Garmin’s momentum and risks, explain how to assess advisor incentives, and close with a reminder: better investing still requires human judgment and discipline.
Read Article: Crude Climbs 22%, Garmin Fitness Segment, Two-Track Analysis, and The Line AI Cannot Cross
This week I cover consumer sentiment, Intuit selloff, who replaced Enron in the S&P 500, and the Checklist Approach
Read Article: Consumer Sentiment Rises and Intuit Falls on AI Fears
Gold reverts, but what is the dollar looking like? I cover this and more.
Read Article: The Strength of The Dollar, Visa, Capital Allocation, and the Cost of DIY
What durable goods, the fed funds rate, and gold tell us.
Read Article: Gold Rips, Rates Hold — Walsh Market Observer
GDP is up 4.4% QoQ, an amazing jump. Learn about what's driving growth, my favorite business metric, and Shiller CAPE ratio downfalls.
Read Article: GDP Is Growing, Are We In A Bull Market? — Walsh Market Observer
Markets are up slightly this week with Gold leading the way. Core inflation is still trending down.
Read Article: Gold Rising while Core Inflation Dips — Walsh Market Observer