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Fitch Downgrade – A Closer Look

Category: Investing » Fixed Income / Bonds » Government
By Michael Westphal
08/02/2023

Fitch, downgraded US government debt from its pristine AAA rating to one notch lower at AA+. The Fitch downgrade serves as a reminder of the necessity of diversification, as no investment is entirely risk-free. 

Chart of the Month – Nov 2023

Category: Investing » Fixed Income / Bonds » Government
By Michael Westphal
11/06/2023

How Do Treasuries Lose Money? US Treasury bonds are generally regarded as safe. Sometimes they’re referred to as “risk-free” assets. This is a bit of a misnomer.

Wrong Thinking on Election & Markets

Category: Investing » Fixed Income / Bonds » Government
By Kent Kramer
09/19/2024

Kent Kramer examines the effects of an election season on investors. Drawing on historical data and behavioral economics, he emphasizes the importance of recognizing cognitive biases and staying optimistic.

Chart of the Month – April 2025

Category: Investing » Fixed Income / Bonds » Government
By Jack Davies
04/15/2025

Are bonds an income generator—or just dead weight? Let’s find out.

Fitch Downgrade – A Closer Look

Category: Investing » Fixed Income / Bonds » Government
By Michael Westphal
08/02/2023

Fitch, downgraded US government debt from its pristine AAA rating to one notch lower at AA+. The Fitch downgrade serves as a reminder of the necessity of diversification, as no investment is entirely risk-free. 

Chart of the Month – Nov 2023

Category: Investing » Fixed Income / Bonds » Government
By Michael Westphal
11/06/2023

How Do Treasuries Lose Money? US Treasury bonds are generally regarded as safe. Sometimes they’re referred to as “risk-free” assets. This is a bit of a misnomer.

Wrong Thinking on Election & Markets

Category: Investing » Fixed Income / Bonds » Government
By Kent Kramer
09/19/2024

Kent Kramer examines the effects of an election season on investors. Drawing on historical data and behavioral economics, he emphasizes the importance of recognizing cognitive biases and staying optimistic.

Chart of the Month – April 2025

Category: Investing » Fixed Income / Bonds » Government
By Jack Davies
04/15/2025

Are bonds an income generator—or just dead weight? Let’s find out.

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