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August sizzles, then sputters. Uncertainty about Federal Reserve independence roils markets | Opinion
August saw record highs for stocks and gold as Fed independence faced political pressure, driving volatility and investor focus on diversification.
Defying the dog days:聽Markets bounce back in August | Opinion
August 2024 began with a jolt as financial markets grappled with the sudden unwinding of the now widely known 鈥測en carry trade.鈥�
OP-ED: Where do we go from here?
There is a toxic brew of rising inflation and a slowing economy. It could be called stagflation.
OP-ED: As stocks close at a record half-year, unease grows
The U.S. stock market closed out the first half of 2021 at a record. The market showed gains through July 1 for five consecutive quarters, the longest streak since 2017. Business confidence has rebounded. While it seems that stocks can only go up, the outlook is increasingly hazy.
OP-ED: Bull market climbing a wall of worry
U. S. equity markets rose over the course of 2014 as the U.S. economy continued to strengthen. In December the Dow was flat, the S&P was down 0.4 percent, and […]
OP-ED: Market continues upward march
The United States economy is strengthening. November is historically one of the best months in the year for equities, and U.S. equity markets continued their upward trend in November. The […]
OP-ED: Markets continue their volatile ways
In my previous column, I predicted that September and October would be volatile months. In October, the S&P 500 slid to a low of 1,820, temporarily erasing all of this […]
OP-ED: Volatile September market is true to form
In my September column, I warned that September (and October) could be down months, with a correction of 5-7 percent possible. I thought that this pullback should be used as […]
OP-ED: Rodney Dangerfield market reaches new highs
Since April 2009, the last market bottom, U.S. equity markets have marched upward, increasing 172 percent through Aug. 31. For over five years, the market has been hitting new highs, […]
OP-ED: Markets hit pothole after long run-up
In the second quarter of this year, U.S. equity markets returned 5.2 percent, as measured by the Standard and Poor’s 500 indexes, and outperformed most other developed markets. This was […]
OP-ED: Markets go sky-high; investors hate rally
Financial benchmarks surged to new highs, as investors remain cautious and even skeptical. The financial markets have had an almost consistent rise since lows were reached on March 6, […]
OP-ED: Sell in May and go away? No way
One of the oldest market timing indicators on Wall Street is “sell in May and go away.” This mantra is supposed to identify seasonality in the market. History shows […]
News
- Multnomah County commits up to $101.6M for Moda Center
- Portland code changes to take effect in November
- Los Colibris project approved for Portland’s OMSI District
- Pacific Northwest projects totaling $9.9 million in top bidders | Aug. 7, 2026
- Oregon opens infrastructure grant program
- Ex-TV host claps back at Detroit officials in blight case
- 31-unit multifamily project in Portland land use review intakes | Aug. 3, 2026
- $2.4 million office renovation in Portland building permits | Aug. 3, 2026
- Transportation commission weighs ODOT budget cuts
- Lam Research planning $1.7 billion investment in Tualatin
- Pacific Northwest projects totaling $10.6 million in top bidders | July 31, 2026
- Many Oregon counties struggling to maintain their fairgrounds
Commentary
- Beware of when the debt collector comes calling | Opinion
- Assembly of a future workforce begins with an invitation | Opinion
- Beware of overlooking legal requirements for remote workers | Opinion
- Become a critical thinker and transform a workplace | Opinion
- Managing construction risks with international suppliers | Opinion
- A rally with many engines: the lesson of 2026’s first half | Opinion
- Oregon housing challenges persist despite sound and fury | Opinion
- When does an employee’s bullying become harassment? | Opinion
- Ditch disorganization 鈥� the cost of deferred decisions | Opinion
- Consider 10 common risks for healthcare construction projects | Opinion
- Clarifying the reach of a law regarding prevailing wage | Opinion
- Adjust to legal changes now to ensure compliance later | Opinion
