Larry E. Swedroe's Blog, page 1341

Does the Soaring Price of Gold Mean the Market Expects High Inflation?

August 15, 2011 -- Many investors look to the market for clues to what's coming next, and the current prediction is that the rapid rise in the price of gold is an...

This Time, It Actually Is Different

August 12, 2011 -- Every time we experience a crisis, there are numerous cries about how this time is different. Well, this time, it really is different.

What Caused the Latest Swoon?

August 11, 2011 -- When the market drops like it did on Wednesday, it's important to look at the underlying causes. Here's what happened and what should take away.

The Ben Bernanke Rally

August 10, 2011 -- The market experienced a strong rally Tuesday on the heels of the Federal Open Market Committee's statement. Here are some of the key points that...

Implications of the S&P Downgrade

August 9, 2011 -- While we're still figuring out what the S&P downgrade will ultimately mean, here are some important considerations you should review before...

How Markets Have Responded to Past Sovereign Downgrades

August 8, 2011 -- There are plenty of talking heads giving wild predictions about what will happen to the markets in light of Standard & Poor's downgrade of...

Why the Market Is Behaving Badly

August 5, 2011 -- When the market becomes extremely volatile, it's easy to lose focus. Today, we'll go through some of the causes of the turmoil and discuss how you...

Don't Panic: Stock Market Crises Are Normal

August 4, 2011 -- The market turmoil has investors understandably spooked. Here's what you can do to help protect yourself from turbulent times.

Our Behavioral Biases Play a Major Role in Our Investing Success

August 4, 2011 -- New research yields some fascinating results into how our behavioral biases affect our investing decisions.

Goldman Sachs: Does It Add Value?

August 3, 2011 -- Today, we're going to look at the investment performance of one of Wall Street's giants: Goldman Sachs.