Looking Across or into a Chasm?
Stock markets around the world reacted to the great news of the successful development of Covid-19 vaccines by anticipating a return to normal. However, initial optimism was soon tempered by the [...]
On a Knife’s Edge
This how many investors feel! Uncertainties abound; among them a reacceleration of the Covid-19 pandemic, a very important Presidential election, the future course of the economy, and much more. [...]
If the Market is So Good, Why do I feel So Bad?
Market cycles are often out of sync with economic cycles. Investors collectively try to discern what is coming, not just what is known today. Therefore, the stock market is forward [...]
Blinded by the Corona
News of the spreading coronavirus has cut stock markets around the world in two ways. The first is that it threatens to slow or even abort a hoped for recovery in worldwide economic [...]
No Man’s Land
Not earnings season yet, but too close for companies to say anything or buy back stock; it’s the quiet period. A Fed meeting, just a couple weeks away, but hopes for a rate cut; no [...]
Up, Up and Away
This past week Riverplace Capital entertained clients and friends with a holiday celebration party. The theme was “Up, Up and Away”. This theme reflects our growth as a [...]
A New Elephant in the Room
And the elephant is Republican red. What does this mean for investors? Usually politics has much less to do with economics than most think, but there are some influences. With Republicans [...]