Thought for the Week (304): The Predictive Nature of Equities Synopsis Equity markets are anticipatory, meaning they often predict an economic upturn or downturn months before one occurs because investors will buy or sell stocks in anticipation of a move.
Thought for the Week: Move Over ZIRP, Welcome NIRP
Thought for the Week (303): Move Over ZIRP, Welcome NIRP Synopsis The Fed has maintained a Zero Interest Rate Policy (ZIRP) since the financial crisis of 2008, and the European Central Bank (ECB) recently announced a Negative Interest Rate Policy (NIRP).