Author Archive: Jeremy Parkinson
Sustainable Investment Outcomes: Perception Vs. Reality
iStock: 1661126796 Gust post by Hilary Wiek, CFA, CAIA, Senior Strategist, PitchBook & Anikka Villegas, Senior Fund Strategies & Sustainable Investing Analyst, PitchBook IntroductionIn PitchBook’s 2024 Sustainable Investment Survey, hundreds of respondents were asked about their sustainable investment practices across a wide variety of subject areas. For those who indicated that they do have an ESG […]
Myth Of Empire
Battle Scene, DepositPhotos Oh what a jolly, juicy, jingo-ed up world!To the dismay of many readers, we doubt that Trump was spared by God to lead a renaissance in the US. You could say that he was selected by God — inasmuch as God and Nature are one — to do what he is doing.But […]
Five ETFs To Invest In To Hedge Against Policy Uncertainty In 2025
Image Source: DepositPhotos As economic and political uncertainties mount, investors are shifting their strategies toward risk-off investments—assets that provide stability and resilience during volatile periods.With significant policy shifts expected in Washington and ongoing global economic concerns, exchange-traded funds (ETFs) focused on defensive sectors, stable dividends, and geopolitical advantages are gaining popularity.While artificial intelligence and fintech […]
Price Action Disputes Most Macro Narratives
Do you believe the economy is heading towards inflation? Well, the price will argue with that opinion. Looking at my own trifecta of inflation barometers The dollar would weaken The silver outperforming gold The price of Sugar escalating They all say no inflation, at least right now. Do you believe the economy is heading towards […]
Kanye West drops the mic on meme coin launch rumors: ‘I’m not doing a coin”
Key Takeaways Kanye West rejected rumors about launching a meme token. Speculation about a “Ye” currency led to a surge in the price of a Solana token. Share this article Kanye West, who now goes by Ye, said Saturday he only does what he knows and loves, and launching a meme coin is not among […]
22 Creative Budgeting Strategies To Help You Control Your Finance Create a Budget Plan Use Budgeting Apps Set Financial Goals Track Your Spending Cut Unnecessary Expenses Plan Meals and Shop Smart Use Cash for Savings Automate Savings Join a Budgeting Community Make Use of the Envelope System Shop Sales and Use Coupons Make a Side Income Limit Dining Out Review and Adjust Regularly Use Discounts and Loyalty Programs Break Down Your Financial Goals Learn to DIY Avoid Impulse Buys Sell Unused Items Practice Gratitude Educate Yourself About Personal Finance Celebrate Small Wins Conclusion FAQ
Managing finances effectively is crucial for achieving financial stability and success. In this article, we present 22 creative budgeting strategies to help you take control of your finances. From tracking your spending to using apps, these tips are designed to make your budgeting process easier while helping you reach your financial goals. Whether you’re looking […]
CoT: Peek Into Future Through Futures, How Hedge Funds Are Positioned – Feb. 9
Following futures positions of non-commercials are as of February 4, 2025.10-year note: Currently net short 707.7k, up 7.1k.Friday, the University of Michigan consumer survey was published for February, and it was revealed that the respondents meaningfully raised their inflation expectations for the next year. Inflation a year from now was expected to come in at 4.3 percent, […]
Economic Data Forecasts For The Weeks Of Feb. 10 And 17
Here are my forecasts for upcoming economic data. Forecast Prior Observation Week of February 10 February 11 NFIB Small Business Optimism Index – January 103.5 105.1 February 12 Consumer Price Index – […]
‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ giant Klarna to adopt crypto, says CEO
Key Takeaways Klarna plans to integrate cryptocurrency services into its platform. Klarna CEO is seeking community input on how best to implement crypto features. Share this article Klarna, the Swedish buy-now-pay-later fintech giant, is setting its sights on crypto integration, CEO and co-founder Sebastian Siemiatkowski said Saturday “Ok. I give up. Klarna and me will […]
Trump’s Sphere-Of-Influence Tariffs
Image Source: Pixabay By trying to weaponize the U.S. tariffs on America’s big trade partners against China, President Trump is basing bad economics on worse geopolitics. It could prove a costly prelude to a global downturn.On February 1, President Trump imposed 25% tariffs and 10% duties on energy products on Canada and Mexico, and 10% tariffs […]
