This week, I met with some clients who asked me about inflation, namely why there isn’t any. They weren’t complaining, not in the least. They were curious: how was the Federal Reserve able to pump trillions…
Thought Leadership
Climate Change: What sacrifices are you willing to make? This week John and Sam talk about the sacrifices they are willing to make when it comes to climate change. With meat free items emerging in the…
In graduate school, I did a case study for a marketing class on selling farm equipment in China. If I remember correctly, which I believe I do, I ultimately recommended conducting a massive charm offense on…
This morning, the rideshare company Uber had its Initial Public Offering (IPO), which had been a long time in the making. Despite not having turned a profit, ever, the details of the IPO valued the company…
The College Admission Scandal What the college admission scandal reveals about the economics of education In episode 37 of Trading Perspectives, John and Sam talk about Lori Loughlin, Felicity Huffman, and the economics behind “Varsity Blues”. …
This morning, I met with some clients, and discussed the primary difference between the 4th Quarter of 2018 and what we have enjoyed thus far in 2019. This is the markets’ expectation(s) for the price of…
The Perception of Retirement: Then and Now In episode 36 of Trading Perspectives, John and Sam discuss the generational differences in the perception of retirement. Statistics show the average age of retirement has been consistently on…
This morning, I made a presentation on the economy to The Alabama Chapter of the Appraisal Institute, at the behest of a friend of mine. I basically lifted my core remarks straight off the pages of…
Bourbon & Business Episode 35 of Trading Perspectives features another special guest, Lincoln Lee Hammons from Mobile, Alabama. In addition to his role as Managing Director for Oakworth Capital Bank, Lee is a bourbon connoisseur. In…
Corporate Social Responsibility On Wednesday, April 10, 7 CEOs from big banks attended the House Financial Service Committee’s hearing titled “Holding Megabanks Accountable: A Review of Global Systemically Important Banks 10 Years After the Financial Crisis.”…