Published October 2, 2026
Since COVID, interest rates around the world have been rising at an unprecedented pace. The past 40 years through 2020 saw global interest rates gradually decrease and, as a result assets including real estate and stocks appreciated to bubble levels. The rise of AI while phenomenal has only further increased the risks. (more…)
Published September 1, 2023
This week, we offer an educational article from Schwab on market cycles. We hope you will find it helpful in understanding why markets behave as they do.
“Market cycles, as the term suggests, happen again and again over time, and they cover a wide range of types: bear markets and bull markets, sell-offs and rallies, and expansions, recessions, and recoveries. These cycles come in different shapes, sizes, and durations, and no two are exactly alike.
By understanding the various definitions of market cycles, learning how to identify them, and seeing how they’ve played out over time, investors can potentially gain valuable insight for portfolio strategy. (more…)