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July 2024

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How to Invest for the Rest of 2024

The legendary New York Yankees catcher Yogi Berra reminded us that it’s difficult to make predictions… especially about the future. But what is life without a few challenges? Today, let’s read the proverbial tea leaves and make a few predictions about the remainder of the year… More importantly, let’s consider where we should invest next.

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The One Word That Has Defined Investments in 2024

The news cycle is always noisy, but this year it’s been deafening. And with the presidential election still ahead, the noise is just getting started. So let’s take a minute to unpack this chaotic whirlwind of a year-to-date and separate the durable trends that actually matter from the barrage of distracting noise.

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Don’t get Corzined!

There’s something to be said about keeping some money OUT of the system. But to actually put your money to work for you, you have to take the risks and play the game. That doesn’t mean you need to be reckless. You need to take steps to protect yourself against the Corzines out there.

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The Sun Rises… the Sun Sets… and the Debt Load Grows

The tech sector is a good leading indicator of election outcomes. It favors democratic administrations, so if its gaining ground, it indicates investors believe a Democrat could win the election. If it’s sliding, they’re pricing in a Republican victory. But, does any of it actually matter?

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It’s Once Again Come Down to MAD

Our government has managed to borrow $35 trillion, and a lot of that debt is held by foreign central banks… including China’s. And in case you hadn’t noticed, relations between the U.S. and China haven’t exactly been friendly in recent years. China could cripple the US economy by dumping its massive stockpile of U.S. Treasuries…