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2025 Observations from the Old Country

David Ricciardelli

July 13, 2025

Observations from my latest family vacation in Italy.

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A Trump-certain Range

David Ricciardelli

April 21, 2025

Tariffs levied and the uncertainty have made market participants so bearish that it will likely be bullish over the long term. A reprieve on most tariffs until the July long weekend may leave the mark...

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Tariffs

David Ricciardelli

April 07, 2025

A quick note looking at how policy and tariffs are driving markets, which includes potential off ramps and silver linings.

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Trump-certainty, it’s like uncertainty but less certain

David Ricciardelli

March 16, 2025

After receiving more inbound calls from anxious investors than during similar periods in 2022 or 2020, we put together some charts to help put today’s markets in context.

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2025

David Ricciardelli

December 23, 2024

A quick look back at 2024 and a look forward into the investing landscape for 2025. What happens after two years of 20%+ equity returns? Historically, anything can happen next but on average, over the...

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Rate Cuts, Recessions, and Elections

David Ricciardelli

September 22, 2024

A brief examination of markets in an election year and when the Fed starts to cut interest rates.

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Charts for the Lake

David Ricciardelli

July 30, 2024

Some thought provoking charts that examine markets, inflation, volatility, lottery tickets, wages, and investor sentiment.

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Now What? A look at 2H’24

David Ricciardelli

June 17, 2024

It feels like the market is becoming more focused on fundamentals. While there are reasons to be constructive, some ‘monsters under the bed’ keep investors on edge.

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Why Experts Recommend Passive Investment Strategies

David Ricciardelli

April 02, 2024

A closer look at asset allocation, alternative investments, and why experts are forced to recommend low-cost index investing via ETFs – even if they invest their own wealth using a different strategy...

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