The weekly Roundup — usually posted on Friday — makes an early appearance this week. (Coming your way this Friday: the May issue of the Sound Mind Investing newsletter!)
Are you an investment historian or a futurist? (John Rekenthaler, Morningstar). Not surprisingly, each approach has pros and cons.
Surprised again (Adam Grossman, Humble Dollar). Have you ever noticed how often the word "unexpectedly" shows up in news reports about the market and the economy?
New York Stock Exchange tests views on round-the-clock trading (Financial Times). "The issue has become a hot topic, prompted in part by the 24/7 operation of cryptocurrency trading."
Will commodities continue to outperform in 2024? (Capital Spectator). "Commodities are the upside outlier by a wide margin" so far this year.
New stock ETFs offering '100%' downside protection are coming (Bloomberg via Financial Advisor). The universe of "buffer" ETFs continues to expand.
Interest on the U.S. Federal debt is out of control (The Kobeissi Letter via X). "As interest rates surge and debt levels hit record highs, we are paying the price for decades of deficit spending."
How not to invest in the bond market (Jason Zweig, Wall Street Journal). "U.S. Treasury securities are often called risk free, but they aren't."
Will the Supreme Court fundamentally change tax policy? (Daniel J. Pilla, National Review via archive.today). A case before the Court could redefine "income," potentially opening the door to a range of new taxes.
Bank of America's "bad track" of debanking (WORLD). Fifteen state attorneys general say BOA "appears to be systematically punishing religious and political views with which it disagrees." Related: Ministry addresses Bank of America's de-banking practices at shareholder meeting (MinistryWatch).
How to be more consistent with your generosity (Art Rainer via FaithFi). Six ways to become a more consistent giver.
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