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Bad News is now "Good News" for Stocks
Bad news is now "good news" for stocks: As the US unemployment rate surges to 4.4%, its highest in 4 years, stock market futures are surging. Why is this happening? The reality is that the Fed is being forced to cut interest rates into one of the strongest stock markets of all time. Because, even as the AI Revolution takes off and the Magnificent 7 exceeds $20 TRILLION in market cap, Americans are struggling. The labor market is weak, affordability is at record lows, and over

Matthew E. Bartone
Nov 20, 20251 min read


Why Gen Z Isn’t Lazy: How to Build Wealth When the Odds are Against You
How Gen Z was Set Up to Lose by Matthew E. Bartone If you feel like you're falling behind, you're not lazy. You're living through one of the hardest economic decades in modern history. Rent, food, gas—everything has doubled except your paycheck. The system has stacked the deck against us, but there are still ways to play smarter. Let’s talk about how Gen Z was set up to lose, and how you can still build wealth, stress less about money, and live the life you actually want. The

Matthew E. Bartone
Nov 19, 20255 min read


Gold’s New Gravity: Record Highs Meet a Sticky 3% CPI
Gold’s New Gravity: Record Highs Meet a Sticky 3% CPI Gold cools below $4,000/oz after a record‑setting October, but the bull run is anything but finished. You ask why? It’s quite simple. Gold is the only real form of money that responds to the debasement of Fiat currency purchasing power resulting from historic levels of monetary expansion, government suppressed interest rates, government deficit spending, and persistent trade deficits. These factors have reached a point

Matthew E. Bartone
Nov 4, 20255 min read


How U.S. Interest Rates Impact the Economy and Financial Markets
Interest rates are one of the most powerful and closely watched forces in the U.S. economy. From Wall Street to Main Street, decisions...

Matthew E. Bartone
May 6, 20254 min read


Navigating a New Economic Era: Challenges and Opportunities for Investors
Over the past few decades, the global economy has undergone seismic shifts, profoundly transforming the investment landscape. The...

Matthew E. Bartone
Dec 28, 20244 min read


The Future is Bright: Solar Energy in a Sustainable World
As the world faces the urgent challenge of climate change, the transition to renewable energy has become a global priority. Among the...

Erik J. Bartone
Nov 16, 20243 min read


Navigating Inflationary Challenges in Today’s Economy
Inflation has become a defining economic challenge in recent years, with rising prices affecting individuals, businesses, and governments...

Erik J. Bartone
Nov 16, 20242 min read


Management
In my role, I find that fostering a culture of trust and empowerment is crucial to driving both team success and customer satisfaction....

Matthew E. Bartone
Nov 16, 20242 min read
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