Behavioural, Finance and Markets, International

Forever blowing bubbles

Be fearful when others are greedy and greedy when others are fearful. – Warren Buffett Buffett uses this mantra every day, along with his two other ground rules for running his investment firm Berkshire Hathaway: So why does the 90-year-old legendary investor hold these core mantras? One possible answer can be found by considering the history of investment bubbles. One of the first recognised “bubbles” … Continue reading Forever blowing bubbles

Ollie WeldonMay 19, 2021March 27, 20232 Comments

Credit card debt is the next big threat to the US economy

In June, US credit card debt reached record levels. The $1.02 trillion in outstanding credit card loans passed the pre-crisis peak set in 2008. Although the US economy is seen to be strengthening in most sectors, some see this as a genuine threat to the stability of the economy, and one which, if realised, would have a disastrous effect on everyone involved. Excessive credit card … Continue reading Credit card debt is the next big threat to the US economy

Ed PenneySeptember 8, 2017March 27, 2023Leave a comment