Aesop was a Greek storyteller who lived from 620-564 BCE. His stories were verbally passed down through time, and often included tales of animals and inanimate objects that could speak and solve problems. Many of Aesop’s Fables are commonplace even to this day. We are all familiar with the story of the tortoise and the […]
IronBridge Insights
We’re All Cats on a Hot Stove
Waiting for a correction in the stock market? It may have already happened.
The Fed is Stuck
Despite economic data showing massive improvement from the COVID recession and inflation running hot across all parts of the economy, the Fed continues to pump trillions of dollars into the financial system. Why? They know that if they stop, things will come crashing down. It is well that the people of the nation do not […]
The Coming Inflation Waves
We shouldn’t expect inflation to immediately get out of control. Instead, it should come at us in waves.
The Icarus Market
The myth of Icarus warned of the dangers of over-confidence. If we compared the markets to the flight of Icarus, how close are we to the sun? Close enough to melt our wings? “Well, I think we tried very hard not to be overconfident, because when you get overconfident, that’s when something snaps up and […]
Ain’t it Funny how Falling Feels like Flying
The GameStop saga represents an investment fervor that has gripped the media and markets over the past few weeks. What really happened, and what are the takeaways from yet another strange environment we find ourselves in? “Ain’t it funny how falling feels like flying, for a little while.” -Jeff Bridges in the movie “Crazy Heart” […]
Twin Risks: Valuations and the Fed
Valuations and the Fed are two potential risks the market may face in 2021.
New Highs are Bullish
November was one of the strongest months in market history. Various markets across the globe are pushing to new all-time highs. When conditions are bullish, we should expect bullish outcomes. In this month’s report, we look at an important investing lesson and identify the top two potential outcomes for markets in the coming months. “If […]