by Matt Rust | Mar 6, 2018 | Commentary
During the selloff which took place at the beginning of February we highlighted our view that volatility would persist for quite a while. Indeed, it has but we remind everyone that this level of volatility is more normal than the unprecedented period of calm which...
by Matt Rust | Feb 12, 2018 | Commentary
“Insulin is not a cure for diabetes; it is a treatment. It enables the diabetic to burn sufficient carbohydrates so that proteins and fats may be added to the diet in sufficient quantities to provide energy for the economic burdens of life.” -Federick Banting A...
by Matt Rust | Feb 12, 2018 | Commentary
“What would you do if you were stuck in one place and every day was exactly the same, and nothing that you did mattered?” – Bill Murray’s character “Phil” in Groundhog Day With a few minutes left in the trading day, it appears the...
by Matt Rust | Feb 12, 2018 | Commentary
“In preparing for battle I have always found that plans are useless, but planning is indispensable.” -Dwight D. Eisenhower During periods of increased volatility, I pay close attention to the overnight futures market as well as foreign stock markets. Shortly after...
by Matt Rust | Feb 5, 2018 | Commentary
As I write, the Dow Jones Industrial Average is down over 500 points. I have a one-word response to the drop today. That word is, “FINALLY!” The market just finished producing the best performing January since 1987. Some weakness (we are not done with the selloff yet)...
by Matt Rust | Dec 18, 2017 | Commentary
The topic of Bitcoin is now starting to pop up in conversations with clients as well as my neighbors and family members. Bitcoin is the “topic de jour” (Just watch 5 minutes of business news and you will know what I mean.) The discussion over Bitcoin is only going to...
